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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,705.68, 377,699.40 and 154,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,705.68, 377,699.40 and 154,466 is: 213,154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,705.68 : 377,699.40 = 154,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,705.68/377,699.40 = 154,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,705.68x = 377,699.40 × 154,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,705.68x = 58,341,715,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,715,520.40/273,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,154.93

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