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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,775.71, 377,806.50 and 152,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,775.71, 377,806.50 and 152,918.72 is: 211,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,775.71 : 377,806.50 = 152,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,775.71/377,806.50 = 152,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,775.71x = 377,806.50 × 152,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,775.71x = 57,773,684,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,684,498.65/273,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,025.60

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