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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.41, 376,638.76 and 152,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.41, 376,638.76 and 152,072.59 is: 209,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.41 : 376,638.76 = 152,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.41/376,638.76 = 152,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.41x = 376,638.76 × 152,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.41x = 57,276,431,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,276,431,682.28/272,934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,854.20

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