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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,731.74, 377,746.06 and 152,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,731.74, 377,746.06 and 152,875.15 is: 210,965.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,731.74 : 377,746.06 = 152,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,731.74/377,746.06 = 152,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,731.74x = 377,746.06 × 152,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,731.74x = 57,747,985,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,985,584.41/273,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,965.62

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