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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.28, 377,884.38 and 152,975.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.28, 377,884.38 and 152,975.30 is: 211,103.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.28 : 377,884.38 = 152,975.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.28/377,884.38 = 152,975.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.28x = 377,884.38 × 152,975.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.28x = 57,806,976,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,806,976,395.81/273,832.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,103.59

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