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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,831.06, 377,859.69 and 152,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,831.06, 377,859.69 and 152,969.75 is: 211,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,831.06 : 377,859.69 = 152,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,831.06/377,859.69 = 152,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,831.06x = 377,859.69 × 152,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,831.06x = 57,801,102,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,102,314.38/273,831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,083.08

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