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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,818.56, 377,844.96 and 152,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,818.56, 377,844.96 and 152,949.28 is: 211,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,818.56 : 377,844.96 = 152,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,818.56/377,844.96 = 152,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,818.56x = 377,844.96 × 152,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,818.56x = 57,791,114,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,114,583.63/273,818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,056.24

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