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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,896.77, 377,970.48 and 153,039.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,896.77, 377,970.48 and 153,039.05 is: 211,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,896.77 : 377,970.48 = 153,039.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,896.77/377,970.48 = 153,039.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,896.77x = 377,970.48 × 153,039.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,896.77x = 57,844,243,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,243,187.24/273,896.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,189.94

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