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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,692.17, 377,697.05 and 152,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,692.17, 377,697.05 and 152,834.91 is: 210,913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,692.17 : 377,697.05 = 152,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,692.17/377,697.05 = 152,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,692.17x = 377,697.05 × 152,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,692.17x = 57,725,294,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,294,644.02/273,692.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,913.21

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