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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,894.77, 377,967.72 and 153,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,894.77, 377,967.72 and 153,037.05 is: 211,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,894.77 : 377,967.72 = 153,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,894.77/377,967.72 = 153,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,894.77x = 377,967.72 × 153,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,894.77x = 57,843,063,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,843,063,159.70/273,894.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,187.18

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