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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,922.72, 376,627.68 and 152,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,922.72, 376,627.68 and 152,063.52 is: 209,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,922.72 : 376,627.68 = 152,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,922.72/376,627.68 = 152,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,922.72x = 376,627.68 × 152,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,922.72x = 57,271,330,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271,330,750.23/272,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,844.50

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