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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,773.71, 377,803.74 and 152,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,773.71, 377,803.74 and 152,916.72 is: 211,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,773.71 : 377,803.74 = 152,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,773.71/377,803.74 = 152,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,773.71x = 377,803.74 × 152,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,773.71x = 57,772,508,724.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,508,724.53/273,773.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,022.85

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