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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,266.71, 408,133.44 and 152,382.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,266.71, 408,133.44 and 152,382.21 is: 228,424.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,266.71 : 408,133.44 = 152,382.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,266.71/408,133.44 = 152,382.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,266.71x = 408,133.44 × 152,382.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,266.71x = 62,192,275,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192,275,562.10/272,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,424.09

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