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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,986.73, 378,068.94 and 151,462.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,986.73, 378,068.94 and 151,462.62 is: 209,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,986.73 : 378,068.94 = 151,462.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,986.73/378,068.94 = 151,462.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,986.73x = 378,068.94 × 151,462.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,986.73x = 57,263,312,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263,312,193.02/273,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,000.31

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