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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,514.92, 376,066.98 and 153,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,514.92, 376,066.98 and 153,282.92 is: 211,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,514.92 : 376,066.98 = 153,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,514.92/376,066.98 = 153,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,514.92x = 376,066.98 × 153,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,514.92x = 57,644,644,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,644,809.98/272,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,528.40

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