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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,698.27, 377,700.04 and 152,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,698.27, 377,700.04 and 152,841.68 is: 210,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,698.27 : 377,700.04 = 152,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,698.27/377,700.04 = 152,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,698.27x = 377,700.04 × 152,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,698.27x = 57,728,308,649.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,728,308,649.67/273,698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,919.52

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