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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,709.68, 377,704.92 and 154,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,709.68, 377,704.92 and 154,470 is: 213,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,709.68 : 377,704.92 = 154,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,709.68/377,704.92 = 154,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,709.68x = 377,704.92 × 154,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,709.68x = 58,344,078,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,344,078,992.40/273,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,160.45

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