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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,786.60, 377,821.47 and 152,929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,786.60, 377,821.47 and 152,929.59 is: 211,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,786.60 : 377,821.47 = 152,929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,786.60/377,821.47 = 152,929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,786.60x = 377,821.47 × 152,929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,786.60x = 57,780,082,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,780,082,500.30/273,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,040.58

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