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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,768.85, 377,763.63 and 152,894.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,768.85, 377,763.63 and 152,894.71 is: 210,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,768.85 : 377,763.63 = 152,894.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,768.85/377,763.63 = 152,894.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,768.85x = 377,763.63 × 152,894.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,768.85x = 57,758,060,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758,060,657.40/273,768.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,973.82

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