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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,831.78, 377,883.69 and 152,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,831.78, 377,883.69 and 152,974.80 is: 211,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,831.78 : 377,883.69 = 152,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,831.78/377,883.69 = 152,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,831.78x = 377,883.69 × 152,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,831.78x = 57,806,681,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,806,681,901.01/273,831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,102.90

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