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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,659.85, 377,647.11 and 152,803.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,659.85, 377,647.11 and 152,803.26 is: 210,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,659.85 : 377,647.11 = 152,803.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,659.85/377,647.11 = 152,803.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,659.85x = 377,647.11 × 152,803.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,659.85x = 57,705,709,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,709,537.58/273,659.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,866.55

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