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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,799.84, 377,832.72 and 152,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,799.84, 377,832.72 and 152,939.20 is: 211,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,799.84 : 377,832.72 = 152,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,799.84/377,832.72 = 152,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,799.84x = 377,832.72 × 152,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,799.84x = 57,785,433,930.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785,433,930.62/273,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,049.92

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