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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,852.84, 377,916.89 and 152,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,852.84, 377,916.89 and 152,994.17 is: 211,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,852.84 : 377,916.89 = 152,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,852.84/377,916.89 = 152,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,852.84x = 377,916.89 × 152,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,852.84x = 57,819,078,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,819,078,259.98/273,852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,131.93

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