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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,835.17, 377,879.04 and 152,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,835.17, 377,879.04 and 152,952.39 is: 211,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,835.17 : 377,879.04 = 152,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,835.17/377,879.04 = 152,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,835.17x = 377,879.04 × 152,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,835.17x = 57,797,502,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,502,298.91/273,835.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,066.76

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