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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,467.92, 376,002.12 and 153,235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,467.92, 376,002.12 and 153,235.92 is: 211,463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,467.92 : 376,002.12 = 153,235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,467.92/376,002.12 = 153,235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,467.92x = 376,002.12 × 153,235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,467.92x = 57,617,030,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617,030,780.15/272,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,463.54

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