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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,763.85, 377,756.72 and 152,889.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,763.85, 377,756.72 and 152,889.71 is: 210,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,763.85 : 377,756.72 = 152,889.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,763.85/377,756.72 = 152,889.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,763.85x = 377,756.72 × 152,889.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,763.85x = 57,755,113,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755,113,482.57/273,763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,966.91

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