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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,831.68, 377,874.20 and 152,948.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,831.68, 377,874.20 and 152,948.90 is: 211,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,831.68 : 377,874.20 = 152,948.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,831.68/377,874.20 = 152,948.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,831.68x = 377,874.20 × 152,948.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,831.68x = 57,795,443,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795,443,228.38/273,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,061.93

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