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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,731.86, 377,746.23 and 152,875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,731.86, 377,746.23 and 152,875.27 is: 210,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,731.86 : 377,746.23 = 152,875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,731.86/377,746.23 = 152,875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,731.86x = 377,746.23 × 152,875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,731.86x = 57,748,056,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,056,902.73/273,731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,965.79

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