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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,872.48, 377,906.45 and 152,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,872.48, 377,906.45 and 152,998.74 is: 211,117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,872.48 : 377,906.45 = 152,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,872.48/377,906.45 = 152,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,872.48x = 377,906.45 × 152,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,872.48x = 57,819,209,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,819,209,922.88/273,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,117.27

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