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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,786.48, 377,821.26 and 152,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,786.48, 377,821.26 and 152,929.52 is: 211,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,786.48 : 377,821.26 = 152,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,786.48/377,821.26 = 152,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,786.48x = 377,821.26 × 152,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,786.48x = 57,780,023,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,023,937.60/273,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,040.46

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