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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,928.98, 376,669.70 and 152,089.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,928.98, 376,669.70 and 152,089.94 is: 209,899.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,928.98 : 376,669.70 = 152,089.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,928.98/376,669.70 = 152,089.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,928.98x = 376,669.70 × 152,089.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,928.98x = 57,287,669,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287,669,429.02/272,928.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,899.55

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