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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,875.56, 376,585.38 and 152,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,875.56, 376,585.38 and 152,015.08 is: 209,790.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,875.56 : 376,585.38 = 152,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,875.56/376,585.38 = 152,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,875.56x = 376,585.38 × 152,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,875.56x = 57,246,656,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246,656,667.53/272,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,790.34

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