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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,887.12, 376,595.85 and 152,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,887.12, 376,595.85 and 152,028.34 is: 209,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,887.12 : 376,595.85 = 152,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,887.12/376,595.85 = 152,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,887.12x = 376,595.85 × 152,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,887.12x = 57,253,241,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253,241,926.39/272,887.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,805.59

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