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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,710.12, 377,720.48 and 152,851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,710.12, 377,720.48 and 152,851.02 is: 210,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,710.12 : 377,720.48 = 152,851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,710.12/377,720.48 = 152,851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,710.12x = 377,720.48 × 152,851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,710.12x = 57,734,960,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,734,960,642.89/273,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,934.69

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