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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,773.46, 377,803.36 and 152,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,773.46, 377,803.36 and 152,916.51 is: 211,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,773.46 : 377,803.36 = 152,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,773.46/377,803.36 = 152,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,773.46x = 377,803.36 × 152,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,773.46x = 57,772,371,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,371,277.47/273,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,022.54

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