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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,928.60, 376,669.20 and 152,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,928.60, 376,669.20 and 152,089.56 is: 209,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,928.60 : 376,669.20 = 152,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,928.60/376,669.20 = 152,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,928.60x = 376,669.20 × 152,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,928.60x = 57,287,452,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,452,893.55/272,928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,899.05

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