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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,637.66, 377,627.51 and 152,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,637.66, 377,627.51 and 152,774.30 is: 210,832.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,637.66 : 377,627.51 = 152,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,637.66/377,627.51 = 152,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,637.66x = 377,627.51 × 152,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,637.66x = 57,691,778,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,691,778,500.99/273,637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,832.74

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