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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,599.72, 377,551.90 and 152,748.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,599.72, 377,551.90 and 152,748.66 is: 210,784.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,599.72 : 377,551.90 = 152,748.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,599.72/377,551.90 = 152,748.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,599.72x = 377,551.90 × 152,748.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,599.72x = 57,670,546,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670,546,805.45/273,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,784.38

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