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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,660.17, 377,647.11 and 152,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,660.17, 377,647.11 and 152,803.35 is: 210,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,660.17 : 377,647.11 = 152,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,660.17/377,647.11 = 152,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,660.17x = 377,647.11 × 152,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,660.17x = 57,705,743,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,705,743,525.82/273,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,866.43

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