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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,870.26, 377,933.95 and 153,012.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,870.26, 377,933.95 and 153,012.39 is: 211,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,870.26 : 377,933.95 = 153,012.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,870.26/377,933.95 = 153,012.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,870.26x = 377,933.95 × 153,012.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,870.26x = 57,828,577,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,828,577,851.53/273,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,153.18

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