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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,636.29, 377,602.21 and 152,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,636.29, 377,602.21 and 152,785.22 is: 210,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,636.29 : 377,602.21 = 152,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,636.29/377,602.21 = 152,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,636.29x = 377,602.21 × 152,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,636.29x = 57,692,035,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,035,963.41/273,636.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,834.74

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