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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,927.48, 376,667.62 and 152,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,927.48, 376,667.62 and 152,088.44 is: 209,897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,927.48 : 376,667.62 = 152,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,927.48/376,667.62 = 152,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,927.48x = 376,667.62 × 152,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,927.48x = 57,286,788,460.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,788,460.75/272,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,897.48

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