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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,944.25, 376,658.05 and 152,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,944.25, 376,658.05 and 152,082.93 is: 209,871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,944.25 : 376,658.05 = 152,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,944.25/376,658.05 = 152,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,944.25x = 376,658.05 × 152,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,944.25x = 57,283,261,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,283,261,169.50/272,944.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,871.65

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