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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,881.62, 376,588.26 and 152,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,881.62, 376,588.26 and 152,022.84 is: 209,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,881.62 : 376,588.26 = 152,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,881.62/376,588.26 = 152,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,881.62x = 376,588.26 × 152,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,881.62x = 57,250,016,795.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,250,016,795.86/272,881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,798.00

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