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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,883.72, 376,607.10 and 152,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,883.72, 376,607.10 and 152,044.68 is: 209,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,883.72 : 376,607.10 = 152,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,883.72/376,607.10 = 152,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,883.72x = 376,607.10 × 152,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,883.72x = 57,261,106,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261,106,005.23/272,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,837.02

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