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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,864.41, 376,564.23 and 152,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,864.41, 376,564.23 and 152,005.66 is: 209,774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,864.41 : 376,564.23 = 152,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,864.41/376,564.23 = 152,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,864.41x = 376,564.23 × 152,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,864.41x = 57,239,894,313.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239,894,313.54/272,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,774.13

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