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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,706.12, 377,714.96 and 152,847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,706.12, 377,714.96 and 152,847.01 is: 210,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,706.12 : 377,714.96 = 152,847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,706.12/377,714.96 = 152,847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,706.12x = 377,714.96 × 152,847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,706.12x = 57,732,602,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,602,268.27/273,706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,929.16

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