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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,841.62, 376,498.53 and 152,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,841.62, 376,498.53 and 152,011.49 is: 209,763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,841.62 : 376,498.53 = 152,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,841.62/376,498.53 = 152,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,841.62x = 376,498.53 × 152,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,841.62x = 57,232,100,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,100,645.62/272,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,763.09

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