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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,867.89, 377,939.60 and 153,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,867.89, 377,939.60 and 153,014.27 is: 211,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,867.89 : 377,939.60 = 153,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,867.89/377,939.60 = 153,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,867.89x = 377,939.60 × 153,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,867.89x = 57,830,149,343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,830,149,343.32/273,867.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,160.75

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