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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,899.85, 377,983.65 and 153,046.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,899.85, 377,983.65 and 153,046.23 is: 211,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,899.85 : 377,983.65 = 153,046.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,899.85/377,983.65 = 153,046.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,899.85x = 377,983.65 × 153,046.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,899.85x = 57,848,972,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,848,972,634.14/273,899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,204.84

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