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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,916.72, 376,619.40 and 152,057.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,916.72, 376,619.40 and 152,057.52 is: 209,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,916.72 : 376,619.40 = 152,057.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,916.72/376,619.40 = 152,057.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,916.72x = 376,619.40 × 152,057.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,916.72x = 57,267,811,947.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,811,947.89/272,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,836.22

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