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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.17, 377,874.90 and 152,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.17, 377,874.90 and 152,949.39 is: 211,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.17 : 377,874.90 = 152,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.17/377,874.90 = 152,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.17x = 377,874.90 × 152,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.17x = 57,795,735,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795,735,451.31/273,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,062.62

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