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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,751.79, 377,773.39 and 152,895.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,751.79, 377,773.39 and 152,895.11 is: 210,992.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,751.79 : 377,773.39 = 152,895.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,751.79/377,773.39 = 152,895.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,751.79x = 377,773.39 × 152,895.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,751.79x = 57,759,704,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759,704,019.12/273,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,992.97

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