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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,725.33, 408,803.61 and 152,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,725.33, 408,803.61 and 152,606.18 is: 228,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,725.33 : 408,803.61 = 152,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,725.33/408,803.61 = 152,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,725.33x = 408,803.61 × 152,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,725.33x = 62,385,955,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,385,955,728.66/272,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,750.13

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