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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,704.68, 377,698.02 and 154,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,704.68, 377,698.02 and 154,465 is: 213,153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,704.68 : 377,698.02 = 154,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,704.68/377,698.02 = 154,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,704.68x = 377,698.02 × 154,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,704.68x = 58,341,124,659.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,124,659.30/273,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,153.55

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