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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,780.36, 377,812.88 and 152,923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,780.36, 377,812.88 and 152,923.34 is: 211,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,780.36 : 377,812.88 = 152,923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,780.36/377,812.88 = 152,923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,780.36x = 377,812.88 × 152,923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,780.36x = 57,776,407,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,776,407,504.62/273,780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,031.97

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