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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,790.88, 377,832 and 154,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,790.88, 377,832 and 154,558.88 is: 213,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,790.88 : 377,832 = 154,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,790.88/377,832 = 154,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,790.88x = 377,832 × 154,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,790.88x = 58,397,290,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,397,290,748.16/273,790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,291.58

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