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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,777.60, 377,809.10 and 152,920.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,777.60, 377,809.10 and 152,920.59 is: 211,028.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,777.60 : 377,809.10 = 152,920.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,777.60/377,809.10 = 152,920.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,777.60x = 377,809.10 × 152,920.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,777.60x = 57,774,789,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774,789,714.77/273,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,028.18

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