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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,899.53, 377,974.26 and 153,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,899.53, 377,974.26 and 153,041.80 is: 211,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,899.53 : 377,974.26 = 153,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,899.53/377,974.26 = 153,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,899.53x = 377,974.26 × 153,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,899.53x = 57,845,861,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,845,861,104.07/273,899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,193.72

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