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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,767.85, 377,762.25 and 152,893.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,767.85, 377,762.25 and 152,893.71 is: 210,972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,767.85 : 377,762.25 = 152,893.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,767.85/377,762.25 = 152,893.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,767.85x = 377,762.25 × 152,893.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,767.85x = 57,757,471,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,471,900.45/273,767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,972.44

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