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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,863.44, 376,501.50 and 152,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,863.44, 376,501.50 and 152,001.72 is: 209,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,863.44 : 376,501.50 = 152,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,863.44/376,501.50 = 152,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,863.44x = 376,501.50 × 152,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,863.44x = 57,228,875,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,875,582.58/272,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,734.49

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