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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,829.06, 377,856.93 and 152,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,829.06, 377,856.93 and 152,967.75 is: 211,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,829.06 : 377,856.93 = 152,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,829.06/377,856.93 = 152,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,829.06x = 377,856.93 × 152,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,829.06x = 57,799,924,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,924,404.01/273,829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,080.32

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