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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,830.06, 377,858.30 and 152,968.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,830.06, 377,858.30 and 152,968.74 is: 211,081.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,830.06 : 377,858.30 = 152,968.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,830.06/377,858.30 = 152,968.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,830.06x = 377,858.30 × 152,968.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,830.06x = 57,800,508,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800,508,049.54/273,830.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,081.68

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