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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,877.26, 376,570.82 and 152,018.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,877.26, 376,570.82 and 152,018.83 is: 209,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,877.26 : 376,570.82 = 152,018.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,877.26/376,570.82 = 152,018.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,877.26x = 376,570.82 × 152,018.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,877.26x = 57,245,854,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245,854,201.09/272,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,786.10

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