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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,834.06, 377,863.83 and 152,972.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,834.06, 377,863.83 and 152,972.75 is: 211,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,834.06 : 377,863.83 = 152,972.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,834.06/377,863.83 = 152,972.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,834.06x = 377,863.83 × 152,972.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,834.06x = 57,802,867,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,867,311.31/273,834.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,087.21

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