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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,877.44, 376,582.17 and 152,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,877.44, 376,582.17 and 152,018.66 is: 209,792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,877.44 : 376,582.17 = 152,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,877.44/376,582.17 = 152,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,877.44x = 376,582.17 × 152,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,877.44x = 57,247,516,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,247,516,863.29/272,877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,792.05

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