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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,858.92, 376,556.65 and 152,000.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,858.92, 376,556.65 and 152,000.17 is: 209,766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,858.92 : 376,556.65 = 152,000.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,858.92/376,556.65 = 152,000.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,858.92x = 376,556.65 × 152,000.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,858.92x = 57,236,673,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,236,673,493.24/272,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,766.55

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