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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,693.27, 377,693.15 and 152,836.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,693.27, 377,693.15 and 152,836.68 is: 210,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,693.27 : 377,693.15 = 152,836.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,693.27/377,693.15 = 152,836.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,693.27x = 377,693.15 × 152,836.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,693.27x = 57,725,366,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,366,340.56/273,693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,912.63

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