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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,635.52, 377,613.35 and 152,778.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,635.52, 377,613.35 and 152,778.66 is: 210,832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,635.52 : 377,613.35 = 152,778.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,635.52/377,613.35 = 152,778.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,635.52x = 377,613.35 × 152,778.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,635.52x = 57,691,260,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,691,260,847.22/273,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,832.50

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