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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,827.17, 377,868 and 152,944.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,827.17, 377,868 and 152,944.39 is: 211,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,827.17 : 377,868 = 152,944.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,827.17/377,868 = 152,944.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,827.17x = 377,868 × 152,944.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,827.17x = 57,792,790,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,790,760.52/273,827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,055.72

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