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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,875.44, 376,579.41 and 152,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,875.44, 376,579.41 and 152,016.66 is: 209,789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,875.44 : 376,579.41 = 152,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,875.44/376,579.41 = 152,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,875.44x = 376,579.41 × 152,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,875.44x = 57,246,344,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246,344,132.97/272,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,789.29

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