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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,813.68, 377,835.77 and 152,952.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,813.68, 377,835.77 and 152,952.37 is: 211,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,813.68 : 377,835.77 = 152,952.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,813.68/377,835.77 = 152,952.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,813.68x = 377,835.77 × 152,952.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,813.68x = 57,790,875,930.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790,875,930.07/273,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,059.12

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