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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,859.40, 377,888.58 and 152,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,859.40, 377,888.58 and 152,985.74 is: 211,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,859.40 : 377,888.58 = 152,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,859.40/377,888.58 = 152,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,859.40x = 377,888.58 × 152,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,859.40x = 57,811,564,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811,564,048.85/273,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,099.43

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