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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,732.08, 377,746.53 and 152,875.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,732.08, 377,746.53 and 152,875.49 is: 210,966.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,732.08 : 377,746.53 = 152,875.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,732.08/377,746.53 = 152,875.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,732.08x = 377,746.53 × 152,875.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,732.08x = 57,748,183,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,183,980.82/273,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,966.08

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