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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,662.96, 377,661.30 and 152,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,662.96, 377,661.30 and 152,800.16 is: 210,867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,662.96 : 377,661.30 = 152,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,662.96/377,661.30 = 152,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,662.96x = 377,661.30 × 152,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,662.96x = 57,706,707,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,706,707,065.81/273,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,867.80

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