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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,910.37, 377,998.16 and 153,056.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,910.37, 377,998.16 and 153,056.75 is: 211,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,910.37 : 377,998.16 = 153,056.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,910.37/377,998.16 = 153,056.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,910.37x = 377,998.16 × 153,056.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,910.37x = 57,855,167,220.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855,167,220.31/273,910.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,219.34

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