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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,950.38, 376,666.44 and 152,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,950.38, 376,666.44 and 152,089.08 is: 209,880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,950.38 : 376,666.44 = 152,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,950.38/376,666.44 = 152,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,950.38x = 376,666.44 × 152,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,950.38x = 57,286,852,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,286,852,326.48/272,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,880.10

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