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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,895.39, 376,586.15 and 152,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,895.39, 376,586.15 and 152,030.43 is: 209,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,895.39 : 376,586.15 = 152,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,895.39/376,586.15 = 152,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,895.39x = 376,586.15 × 152,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,895.39x = 57,252,553,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,252,553,556.39/272,895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,796.70

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