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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,700.67, 377,685.15 and 152,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,700.67, 377,685.15 and 152,834.74 is: 210,899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,700.67 : 377,685.15 = 152,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,700.67/377,685.15 = 152,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,700.67x = 377,685.15 × 152,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,700.67x = 57,723,410,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,410,757.90/273,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,899.78

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