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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,824.37, 377,875.82 and 152,964.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,824.37, 377,875.82 and 152,964.59 is: 211,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,824.37 : 377,875.82 = 152,964.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,824.37/377,875.82 = 152,964.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,824.37x = 377,875.82 × 152,964.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,824.37x = 57,801,617,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,617,223.01/273,824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,090.11

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