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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,807, 377,853.66 and 154,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,807, 377,853.66 and 154,575 is: 213,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,807 : 377,853.66 = 154,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,807/377,853.66 = 154,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,807x = 377,853.66 × 154,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,807x = 58,406,729,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,406,729,494.50/273,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,313.50

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