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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,873.44, 376,576.65 and 152,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,873.44, 376,576.65 and 152,014.66 is: 209,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,873.44 : 376,576.65 = 152,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,873.44/376,576.65 = 152,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,873.44x = 376,576.65 × 152,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,873.44x = 57,245,171,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245,171,413.69/272,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,786.53

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