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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,752.97, 377,741.77 and 152,878.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,752.97, 377,741.77 and 152,878.85 is: 210,951.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,752.97 : 377,741.77 = 152,878.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,752.97/377,741.77 = 152,878.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,752.97x = 377,741.77 × 152,878.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,752.97x = 57,748,727,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,748,727,394.56/273,752.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,951.97

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