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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,937.72, 376,648.38 and 152,078.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,937.72, 376,648.38 and 152,078.52 is: 209,865.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,937.72 : 376,648.38 = 152,078.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,937.72/376,648.38 = 152,078.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,937.72x = 376,648.38 × 152,078.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,937.72x = 57,280,128,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280,128,190.80/272,937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,865.20

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