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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,536.88, 376,016.24 and 154,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,536.88, 376,016.24 and 154,644.48 is: 213,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,536.88 : 376,016.24 = 154,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,536.88/376,016.24 = 154,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,536.88x = 376,016.24 × 154,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,536.88x = 58,148,834,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,148,834,622.48/272,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,361.34

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