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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,914.72, 376,616.64 and 152,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,914.72, 376,616.64 and 152,055.52 is: 209,833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,914.72 : 376,616.64 = 152,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,914.72/376,616.64 = 152,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,914.72x = 376,616.64 × 152,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,914.72x = 57,266,639,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266,639,035.85/272,914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,833.46

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