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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,843.90, 377,899.83 and 152,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,843.90, 377,899.83 and 152,977.50 is: 211,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,843.90 : 377,899.83 = 152,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,843.90/377,899.83 = 152,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,843.90x = 377,899.83 × 152,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,843.90x = 57,810,171,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810,171,243.83/273,843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,106.30

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