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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,921.46, 376,643.20 and 152,062.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,921.46, 376,643.20 and 152,062.68 is: 209,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,921.46 : 376,643.20 = 152,062.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,921.46/376,643.20 = 152,062.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,921.46x = 376,643.20 × 152,062.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,921.46x = 57,273,374,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273,374,395.78/272,921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,852.95

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