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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,873.33, 377,942.62 and 153,035.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,873.33, 377,942.62 and 153,035.43 is: 211,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,873.33 : 377,942.62 = 153,035.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,873.33/377,942.62 = 153,035.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,873.33x = 377,942.62 × 153,035.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,873.33x = 57,838,611,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,838,611,367.03/273,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,187.45

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