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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,711.13, 377,722.26 and 152,856.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,711.13, 377,722.26 and 152,856.91 is: 210,943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,711.13 : 377,722.26 = 152,856.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,711.13/377,722.26 = 152,856.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,711.13x = 377,722.26 × 152,856.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,711.13x = 57,737,457,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,737,457,501.82/273,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,943.04

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