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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,844.20, 377,891.44 and 152,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,844.20, 377,891.44 and 152,961.40 is: 211,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,844.20 : 377,891.44 = 152,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,844.20/377,891.44 = 152,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,844.20x = 377,891.44 × 152,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,844.20x = 57,802,803,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,803,710.42/273,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,079.16

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