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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.56, 377,861.76 and 152,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.56, 377,861.76 and 152,971.25 is: 211,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.56 : 377,861.76 = 152,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.56/377,861.76 = 152,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.56x = 377,861.76 × 152,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.56x = 57,801,983,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801,983,865.09/273,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,085.14

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