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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,779.46, 377,811.68 and 152,922.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,779.46, 377,811.68 and 152,922.47 is: 211,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,779.46 : 377,811.68 = 152,922.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,779.46/377,811.68 = 152,922.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,779.46x = 377,811.68 × 152,922.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,779.46x = 57,775,892,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,775,892,646.78/273,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,030.78

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