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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,819.56, 377,846.34 and 152,950.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,819.56, 377,846.34 and 152,950.28 is: 211,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,819.56 : 377,846.34 = 152,950.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,819.56/377,846.34 = 152,950.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,819.56x = 377,846.34 × 152,950.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,819.56x = 57,791,703,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,703,499.98/273,819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,057.62

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