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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,869.31, 377,932.67 and 153,011.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,869.31, 377,932.67 and 153,011.51 is: 211,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,869.31 : 377,932.67 = 153,011.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,869.31/377,932.67 = 153,011.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,869.31x = 377,932.67 × 153,011.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,869.31x = 57,828,045,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828,045,860.31/273,869.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,151.98

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