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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,888.64, 376,576.83 and 152,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,888.64, 376,576.83 and 152,023.68 is: 209,787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,888.64 : 376,576.83 = 152,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,888.64/376,576.83 = 152,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,888.64x = 376,576.83 × 152,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,888.64x = 57,248,595,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,248,595,499.33/272,888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,787.39

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