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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,450.92, 375,978.66 and 153,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,450.92, 375,978.66 and 153,218.92 is: 211,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,450.92 : 375,978.66 = 153,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,450.92/375,978.66 = 153,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,450.92x = 375,978.66 × 153,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,450.92x = 57,607,044,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607,044,228.25/272,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,440.08

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