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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,770.26, 377,795.28 and 152,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,770.26, 377,795.28 and 152,908 is: 211,008.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,770.26 : 377,795.28 = 152,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,770.26/377,795.28 = 152,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,770.26x = 377,795.28 × 152,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,770.26x = 57,767,920,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767,920,674.24/273,770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,008.75

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