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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,951.65, 376,669.46 and 152,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,951.65, 376,669.46 and 152,098.03 is: 209,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,951.65 : 376,669.46 = 152,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,951.65/376,669.46 = 152,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,951.65x = 376,669.46 × 152,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,951.65x = 57,290,682,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,682,265.74/272,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,893.15

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