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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,859.98, 376,558.12 and 152,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,859.98, 376,558.12 and 152,001.24 is: 209,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,859.98 : 376,558.12 = 152,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,859.98/376,558.12 = 152,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,859.98x = 376,558.12 × 152,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,859.98x = 57,237,301,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237,301,172.07/272,859.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,768.03

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