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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,778.74, 377,810.64 and 152,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,778.74, 377,810.64 and 152,921.70 is: 211,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,778.74 : 377,810.64 = 152,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,778.74/377,810.64 = 152,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,778.74x = 377,810.64 × 152,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,778.74x = 57,775,445,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775,445,346.89/273,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,029.70

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