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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,845.41, 377,869.25 and 152,971.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,845.41, 377,869.25 and 152,971.74 is: 211,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,845.41 : 377,869.25 = 152,971.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,845.41/377,869.25 = 152,971.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,845.41x = 377,869.25 × 152,971.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,845.41x = 57,803,317,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,803,317,047.42/273,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,080.10

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