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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,876.44, 376,580.79 and 152,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,876.44, 376,580.79 and 152,017.66 is: 209,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,876.44 : 376,580.79 = 152,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,876.44/376,580.79 = 152,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,876.44x = 376,580.79 × 152,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,876.44x = 57,246,930,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246,930,496.75/272,876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,790.67

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