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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,726.22, 377,715.19 and 152,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,726.22, 377,715.19 and 152,864.90 is: 210,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,726.22 : 377,715.19 = 152,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,726.22/377,715.19 = 152,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,726.22x = 377,715.19 × 152,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,726.22x = 57,739,394,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739,394,747.83/273,726.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,938.49

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