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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,696.27, 377,697.29 and 152,839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,696.27, 377,697.29 and 152,839.68 is: 210,916.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,696.27 : 377,697.29 = 152,839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,696.27/377,697.29 = 152,839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,696.27x = 377,697.29 × 152,839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,696.27x = 57,727,132,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,132,176.27/273,696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,916.77

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