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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,634.85, 377,600.22 and 152,783.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,634.85, 377,600.22 and 152,783.78 is: 210,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,634.85 : 377,600.22 = 152,783.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,634.85/377,600.22 = 152,783.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,634.85x = 377,600.22 × 152,783.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,634.85x = 57,691,189,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,691,189,492.58/273,634.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,832.76

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