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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,801.76, 377,847.74 and 152,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,801.76, 377,847.74 and 152,948.12 is: 211,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,801.76 : 377,847.74 = 152,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,801.76/377,847.74 = 152,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,801.76x = 377,847.74 × 152,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,801.76x = 57,791,101,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,101,479.25/273,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,069.14

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