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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,929.60, 376,670.58 and 152,090.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,929.60, 376,670.58 and 152,090.56 is: 209,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,929.60 : 376,670.58 = 152,090.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,929.60/376,670.58 = 152,090.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,929.60x = 376,670.58 × 152,090.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,929.60x = 57,288,039,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,039,447.72/272,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,900.43

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