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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,759.59, 377,784.27 and 152,902.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,759.59, 377,784.27 and 152,902.59 is: 211,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,759.59 : 377,784.27 = 152,902.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,759.59/377,784.27 = 152,902.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,759.59x = 377,784.27 × 152,902.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,759.59x = 57,764,193,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,764,193,344.26/273,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,003.36

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