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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,829.37, 377,871.02 and 152,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,829.37, 377,871.02 and 152,946.59 is: 211,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,829.37 : 377,871.02 = 152,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,829.37/377,871.02 = 152,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,829.37x = 377,871.02 × 152,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,829.37x = 57,794,081,314.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794,081,314.73/273,829.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,058.74

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