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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,849.90, 377,875.47 and 152,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,849.90, 377,875.47 and 152,976.24 is: 211,086.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,849.90 : 377,875.47 = 152,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,849.90/377,875.47 = 152,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,849.90x = 377,875.47 × 152,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,849.90x = 57,805,968,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,968,588.83/273,849.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,086.32

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