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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,723.81, 377,740.41 and 152,875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,723.81, 377,740.41 and 152,875.65 is: 210,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,723.81 : 377,740.41 = 152,875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,723.81/377,740.41 = 152,875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,723.81x = 377,740.41 × 152,875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,723.81x = 57,747,310,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,310,710.02/273,723.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,969.26

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