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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,778.72, 377,810.64 and 152,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,778.72, 377,810.64 and 152,921.72 is: 211,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,778.72 : 377,810.64 = 152,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,778.72/377,810.64 = 152,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,778.72x = 377,810.64 × 152,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,778.72x = 57,775,452,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775,452,903.10/273,778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,029.74

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