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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,863.41, 376,562.85 and 152,004.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,863.41, 376,562.85 and 152,004.66 is: 209,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,863.41 : 376,562.85 = 152,004.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,863.41/376,562.85 = 152,004.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,863.41x = 376,562.85 × 152,004.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,863.41x = 57,239,307,982.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,307,982.88/272,863.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,772.75

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