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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,744.60, 377,759.82 and 152,882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,744.60, 377,759.82 and 152,882.34 is: 210,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,744.60 : 377,759.82 = 152,882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,744.60/377,759.82 = 152,882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,744.60x = 377,759.82 × 152,882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,744.60x = 57,752,805,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,752,805,239.58/273,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,973.31

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