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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,859.16, 377,924.65 and 151,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,859.16, 377,924.65 and 151,348.12 is: 208,859.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,859.16 : 377,924.65 = 151,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,859.16/377,924.65 = 151,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,859.16x = 377,924.65 × 151,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,859.16x = 57,198,183,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,183,955.98/273,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,859.86

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