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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,915.48, 376,622.42 and 152,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,915.48, 376,622.42 and 152,058.22 is: 209,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,915.48 : 376,622.42 = 152,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,915.48/376,622.42 = 152,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,915.48x = 376,622.42 × 152,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,915.48x = 57,268,534,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268,534,797.29/272,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,839.82

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