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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,940.61, 376,653.02 and 152,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,940.61, 376,653.02 and 152,079.29 is: 209,866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,940.61 : 376,653.02 = 152,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,940.61/376,653.02 = 152,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,940.61x = 376,653.02 × 152,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,940.61x = 57,281,123,857.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,281,123,857.96/272,940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,866.62

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