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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,449.92, 375,977.28 and 153,217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,449.92, 375,977.28 and 153,217.92 is: 211,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,449.92 : 375,977.28 = 153,217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,449.92/375,977.28 = 153,217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,449.92x = 375,977.28 × 153,217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,449.92x = 57,606,456,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,606,456,808.86/272,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,438.70

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