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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,773.97, 377,804.04 and 152,917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,773.97, 377,804.04 and 152,917.02 is: 211,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,773.97 : 377,804.04 = 152,917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,773.97/377,804.04 = 152,917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,773.97x = 377,804.04 × 152,917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,773.97x = 57,772,667,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,667,940.76/273,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,023.23

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