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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,726.33, 408,805.11 and 152,607.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,726.33, 408,805.11 and 152,607.18 is: 228,751.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,726.33 : 408,805.11 = 152,607.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,726.33/408,805.11 = 152,607.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,726.33x = 408,805.11 × 152,607.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,726.33x = 62,386,595,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,386,595,006.69/272,726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,751.64

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