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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,725.83, 377,722.83 and 151,212.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,725.83, 377,722.83 and 151,212.79 is: 208,663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,725.83 : 377,722.83 = 151,212.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,725.83/377,722.83 = 151,212.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,725.83x = 377,722.83 × 151,212.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,725.83x = 57,116,522,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116,522,971.00/273,725.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,663.26

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