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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,822.44, 377,847.79 and 152,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,822.44, 377,847.79 and 152,961.12 is: 211,071.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,822.44 : 377,847.79 = 152,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,822.44/377,847.79 = 152,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,822.44x = 377,847.79 × 152,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,822.44x = 57,796,020,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796,020,765.52/273,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,071.17

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