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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,871.10, 376,568.76 and 152,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,871.10, 376,568.76 and 152,014.38 is: 209,783.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,871.10 : 376,568.76 = 152,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,871.10/376,568.76 = 152,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,871.10x = 376,568.76 × 152,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,871.10x = 57,243,866,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243,866,578.77/272,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,783.54

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