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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,719.61, 377,729.08 and 152,859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,719.61, 377,729.08 and 152,859.62 is: 210,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,719.61 : 377,729.08 = 152,859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,719.61/377,729.08 = 152,859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,719.61x = 377,729.08 × 152,859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,719.61x = 57,739,524,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739,524,193.92/273,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,944.05

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