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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,898.77, 377,973.24 and 153,041.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,898.77, 377,973.24 and 153,041.05 is: 211,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,898.77 : 377,973.24 = 153,041.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,898.77/377,973.24 = 153,041.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,898.77x = 377,973.24 × 153,041.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,898.77x = 57,845,421,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845,421,521.50/273,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,192.70

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