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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,842.28, 377,898.16 and 152,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,842.28, 377,898.16 and 152,985.32 is: 211,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,842.28 : 377,898.16 = 152,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,842.28/377,898.16 = 152,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,842.28x = 377,898.16 × 152,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,842.28x = 57,812,870,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,812,870,935.01/273,842.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,117.40

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