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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,884.14, 376,570.62 and 152,019.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,884.14, 376,570.62 and 152,019.18 is: 209,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,884.14 : 376,570.62 = 152,019.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,884.14/376,570.62 = 152,019.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,884.14x = 376,570.62 × 152,019.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,884.14x = 57,245,956,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,245,956,864.49/272,884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,781.18

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