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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,829.44, 377,882.79 and 152,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,829.44, 377,882.79 and 152,969.64 is: 211,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,829.44 : 377,882.79 = 152,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,829.44/377,882.79 = 152,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,829.44x = 377,882.79 × 152,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,829.44x = 57,804,594,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,804,594,348.50/273,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,097.08

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