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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,688.02, 377,685.90 and 152,831.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,688.02, 377,685.90 and 152,831.43 is: 210,905.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,688.02 : 377,685.90 = 152,831.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,688.02/377,685.90 = 152,831.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,688.02x = 377,685.90 × 152,831.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,688.02x = 57,722,276,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,722,276,187.84/273,688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,905.38

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