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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,911.05, 377,975.73 and 151,398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,911.05, 377,975.73 and 151,398.28 is: 208,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,911.05 : 377,975.73 = 151,398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,911.05/377,975.73 = 151,398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,911.05x = 377,975.73 × 151,398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,911.05x = 57,224,875,403.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,224,875,403.74/273,911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,917.73

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