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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,872.44, 376,575.27 and 152,013.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,872.44, 376,575.27 and 152,013.66 is: 209,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,872.44 : 376,575.27 = 152,013.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,872.44/376,575.27 = 152,013.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,872.44x = 376,575.27 × 152,013.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,872.44x = 57,244,585,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244,585,058.19/272,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,785.15

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