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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,830.28, 377,881.62 and 152,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,830.28, 377,881.62 and 152,973.30 is: 211,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,830.28 : 377,881.62 = 152,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,830.28/377,881.62 = 152,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,830.28x = 377,881.62 × 152,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,830.28x = 57,805,798,420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,798,420.75/273,830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,100.83

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