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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,795.36, 377,800.25 and 152,921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,795.36, 377,800.25 and 152,921.22 is: 211,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,795.36 : 377,800.25 = 152,921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,795.36/377,800.25 = 152,921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,795.36x = 377,800.25 × 152,921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,795.36x = 57,773,674,381.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,674,381.70/273,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,010.42

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