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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,921.22, 376,625.61 and 152,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,921.22, 376,625.61 and 152,062.02 is: 209,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,921.22 : 376,625.61 = 152,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,921.22/376,625.61 = 152,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,921.22x = 376,625.61 × 152,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,921.22x = 57,270,451,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,270,451,040.33/272,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,842.43

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