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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,637.38, 377,615.91 and 152,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,637.38, 377,615.91 and 152,780.52 is: 210,835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,637.38 : 377,615.91 = 152,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,637.38/377,615.91 = 152,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,637.38x = 377,615.91 × 152,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,637.38x = 57,692,355,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692,355,090.07/273,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,835.07

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