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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,758.42, 377,782.59 and 152,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,758.42, 377,782.59 and 152,901.38 is: 211,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,758.42 : 377,782.59 = 152,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,758.42/377,782.59 = 152,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,758.42x = 377,782.59 × 152,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,758.42x = 57,763,479,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,763,479,350.97/273,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,001.65

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