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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,774.34, 377,804.60 and 152,917.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,774.34, 377,804.60 and 152,917.34 is: 211,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,774.34 : 377,804.60 = 152,917.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,774.34/377,804.60 = 152,917.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,774.34x = 377,804.60 × 152,917.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,774.34x = 57,772,874,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,874,471.76/273,774.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,023.70

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