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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,778.16, 377,806 and 152,915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,778.16, 377,806 and 152,915.88 is: 211,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,778.16 : 377,806 = 152,915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,778.16/377,806 = 152,915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,778.16x = 377,806 × 152,915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,778.16x = 57,772,536,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,772,536,959.28/273,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,019.52

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