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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,729.74, 377,743.30 and 152,873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,729.74, 377,743.30 and 152,873.15 is: 210,962.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,729.74 : 377,743.30 = 152,873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,729.74/377,743.30 = 152,873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,729.74x = 377,743.30 × 152,873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,729.74x = 57,746,805,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,746,805,891.50/273,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,962.85

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