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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,795.84, 377,827.20 and 152,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,795.84, 377,827.20 and 152,935.20 is: 211,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,795.84 : 377,827.20 = 152,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,795.84/377,827.20 = 152,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,795.84x = 377,827.20 × 152,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,795.84x = 57,783,078,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783,078,397.44/273,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,044.40

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