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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,903.40, 409,355.10 and 152,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,903.40, 409,355.10 and 152,837.10 is: 229,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,903.40 : 409,355.10 = 152,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,903.40/409,355.10 = 152,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,903.40x = 409,355.10 × 152,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,903.40x = 62,564,646,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,564,646,354.21/272,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,255.65

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