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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,832.78, 377,885.07 and 152,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,832.78, 377,885.07 and 152,975.80 is: 211,104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,832.78 : 377,885.07 = 152,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,832.78/377,885.07 = 152,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,832.78x = 377,885.07 × 152,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,832.78x = 57,807,270,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,807,270,891.31/273,832.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,104.28

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