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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,773.37, 377,803.23 and 152,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,773.37, 377,803.23 and 152,916.42 is: 211,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,773.37 : 377,803.23 = 152,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,773.37/377,803.23 = 152,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,773.37x = 377,803.23 × 152,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,773.37x = 57,772,316,631.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,316,631.45/273,773.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,022.41

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