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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,697.33, 377,701.57 and 152,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,697.33, 377,701.57 and 152,837.63 is: 210,915.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,697.33 : 377,701.57 = 152,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,697.33/377,701.57 = 152,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,697.33x = 377,701.57 × 152,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,697.33x = 57,727,012,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,012,041.89/273,697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,915.51

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