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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,936.72, 376,647 and 152,077.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,936.72, 376,647 and 152,077.52 is: 209,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,936.72 : 376,647 = 152,077.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,936.72/376,647 = 152,077.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,936.72x = 376,647 × 152,077.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,936.72x = 57,279,541,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279,541,675.44/272,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,863.82

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