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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,849.84, 377,912.75 and 152,991.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,849.84, 377,912.75 and 152,991.16 is: 211,127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,849.84 : 377,912.75 = 152,991.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,849.84/377,912.75 = 152,991.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,849.84x = 377,912.75 × 152,991.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,849.84x = 57,817,308,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,308,291.55/273,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,127.78

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