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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,889.12, 376,598.62 and 152,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,889.12, 376,598.62 and 152,030.34 is: 209,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,889.12 : 376,598.62 = 152,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,889.12/376,598.62 = 152,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,889.12x = 376,598.62 × 152,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,889.12x = 57,254,416,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,254,416,242.13/272,889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,808.35

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