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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,724.29, 377,684.73 and 152,846.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,724.29, 377,684.73 and 152,846.97 is: 210,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,724.29 : 377,684.73 = 152,846.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,724.29/377,684.73 = 152,846.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,724.29x = 377,684.73 × 152,846.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,724.29x = 57,727,966,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,966,775.75/273,724.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,898.23

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