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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,991.52, 378,100.76 and 153,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,991.52, 378,100.76 and 153,133.28 is: 211,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,991.52 : 378,100.76 = 153,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,991.52/378,100.76 = 153,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,991.52x = 378,100.76 × 153,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,991.52x = 57,899,809,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899,809,549.29/273,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,319.71

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