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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,637.29, 377,603.58 and 152,786.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,637.29, 377,603.58 and 152,786.22 is: 210,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,637.29 : 377,603.58 = 152,786.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,637.29/377,603.58 = 152,786.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,637.29x = 377,603.58 × 152,786.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,637.29x = 57,692,623,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,623,646.67/273,637.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,836.12

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