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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,751.99, 377,740.41 and 152,877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,751.99, 377,740.41 and 152,877.86 is: 210,950.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,751.99 : 377,740.41 = 152,877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,751.99/377,740.41 = 152,877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,751.99x = 377,740.41 × 152,877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,751.99x = 57,748,144,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,144,470.86/273,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,950.59

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