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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,814.68, 377,837.15 and 152,953.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,814.68, 377,837.15 and 152,953.37 is: 211,060.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,814.68 : 377,837.15 = 152,953.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,814.68/377,837.15 = 152,953.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,814.68x = 377,837.15 × 152,953.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,814.68x = 57,791,465,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,465,403.70/273,814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,060.51

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