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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.96, 375,635.93 and 152,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.96, 375,635.93 and 152,967.96 is: 211,095.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.96 : 375,635.93 = 152,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.96/375,635.93 = 152,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.96x = 375,635.93 × 152,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.96x = 57,460,261,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,460,261,149.96/272,199.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,095.77

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