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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,752.60, 377,741.25 and 152,878.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,752.60, 377,741.25 and 152,878.47 is: 210,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,752.60 : 377,741.25 = 152,878.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,752.60/377,741.25 = 152,878.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,752.60x = 377,741.25 × 152,878.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,752.60x = 57,748,504,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,504,355.89/273,752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,951.44

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