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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,643.20, 376,238.40 and 153,388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,643.20, 376,238.40 and 153,388.16 is: 211,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,643.20 : 376,238.40 = 153,388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,643.20/376,238.40 = 153,388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,643.20x = 376,238.40 × 153,388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,643.20x = 57,710,515,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,710,515,897.34/272,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,670.48

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