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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,649.82, 377,633.12 and 152,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,649.82, 377,633.12 and 152,793.14 is: 210,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,649.82 : 377,633.12 = 152,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,649.82/377,633.12 = 152,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,649.82x = 377,633.12 × 152,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,649.82x = 57,699,747,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699,747,520.67/273,649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,852.50

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