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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,917.60, 376,654.02 and 152,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,917.60, 376,654.02 and 152,078.56 is: 209,883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,917.60 : 376,654.02 = 152,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,917.60/376,654.02 = 152,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,917.60x = 376,654.02 × 152,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,917.60x = 57,281,000,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281,000,979.81/272,917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,883.87

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