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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,821.10, 377,871.33 and 152,961.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,821.10, 377,871.33 and 152,961.33 is: 211,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,821.10 : 377,871.33 = 152,961.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,821.10/377,871.33 = 152,961.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,821.10x = 377,871.33 × 152,961.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,821.10x = 57,799,700,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,700,440.86/273,821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,085.63

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