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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.56, 376,644.67 and 152,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.56, 376,644.67 and 152,073.25 is: 209,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.56 : 376,644.67 = 152,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.56/376,644.67 = 152,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.56x = 376,644.67 × 152,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.56x = 57,277,577,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,277,577,740.28/272,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,858.28

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