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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,828.17, 377,869.38 and 152,945.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,828.17, 377,869.38 and 152,945.39 is: 211,057.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,828.17 : 377,869.38 = 152,945.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,828.17/377,869.38 = 152,945.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,828.17x = 377,869.38 × 152,945.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,828.17x = 57,793,379,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793,379,693.16/273,828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,057.10

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