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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,758.35, 377,782.50 and 152,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,758.35, 377,782.50 and 152,901.32 is: 211,001.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,758.35 : 377,782.50 = 152,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,758.35/377,782.50 = 152,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,758.35x = 377,782.50 × 152,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,758.35x = 57,763,442,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,763,442,872.32/273,758.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,001.57

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