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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,934.72, 376,644.24 and 152,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,934.72, 376,644.24 and 152,075.52 is: 209,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,934.72 : 376,644.24 = 152,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,934.72/376,644.24 = 152,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,934.72x = 376,644.24 × 152,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,934.72x = 57,278,368,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,278,368,653.00/272,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,861.06

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