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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,638.88, 377,659.43 and 152,787.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,638.88, 377,659.43 and 152,787.99 is: 210,868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,638.88 : 377,659.43 = 152,787.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,638.88/377,659.43 = 152,787.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,638.88x = 377,659.43 × 152,787.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,638.88x = 57,701,826,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701,826,439.48/273,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,868.52

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