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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,891.34, 377,967.45 and 153,053.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,891.34, 377,967.45 and 153,053.44 is: 211,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,891.34 : 377,967.45 = 153,053.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,891.34/377,967.45 = 153,053.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,891.34x = 377,967.45 × 153,053.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,891.34x = 57,849,218,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,849,218,430.53/273,891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,212.29

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