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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,791.56, 377,821.02 and 152,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,791.56, 377,821.02 and 152,932.28 is: 211,040.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,791.56 : 377,821.02 = 152,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,791.56/377,821.02 = 152,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,791.56x = 377,821.02 × 152,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,791.56x = 57,781,030,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781,030,020.53/273,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,040.22

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