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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,918.72, 376,622.16 and 152,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,918.72, 376,622.16 and 152,059.52 is: 209,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,918.72 : 376,622.16 = 152,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,918.72/376,622.16 = 152,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,918.72x = 376,622.16 × 152,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,918.72x = 57,268,984,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,268,984,870.96/272,918.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,838.98

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