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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,838.20, 377,883.16 and 152,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,838.20, 377,883.16 and 152,955.40 is: 211,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,838.20 : 377,883.16 = 152,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,838.20/377,883.16 = 152,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,838.20x = 377,883.16 × 152,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,838.20x = 57,799,269,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,799,269,891.06/273,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,070.88

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