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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,801.84, 377,835.48 and 152,941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,801.84, 377,835.48 and 152,941.20 is: 211,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,801.84 : 377,835.48 = 152,941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,801.84/377,835.48 = 152,941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,801.84x = 377,835.48 × 152,941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,801.84x = 57,786,611,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,611,713.78/273,801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,052.68

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