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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,788.24, 377,823.69 and 152,931.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,788.24, 377,823.69 and 152,931.29 is: 211,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,788.24 : 377,823.69 = 152,931.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,788.24/377,823.69 = 152,931.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,788.24x = 377,823.69 × 152,931.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,788.24x = 57,781,062,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781,062,415.14/273,788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,042.90

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