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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,791.61, 377,795.07 and 152,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,791.61, 377,795.07 and 152,917.47 is: 211,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,791.61 : 377,795.07 = 152,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,791.61/377,795.07 = 152,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,791.61x = 377,795.07 × 152,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,791.61x = 57,771,466,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771,466,282.87/273,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,005.25

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