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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,821.36, 377,871.67 and 152,961.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,821.36, 377,871.67 and 152,961.58 is: 211,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,821.36 : 377,871.67 = 152,961.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,821.36/377,871.67 = 152,961.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,821.36x = 377,871.67 × 152,961.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,821.36x = 57,799,846,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,846,353.36/273,821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,085.97

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