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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,774.21, 377,804.43 and 152,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,774.21, 377,804.43 and 152,917.22 is: 211,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,774.21 : 377,804.43 = 152,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,774.21/377,804.43 = 152,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,774.21x = 377,804.43 × 152,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,774.21x = 57,772,801,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,801,250.26/273,774.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,023.53

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