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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,952.02, 376,669.98 and 152,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,952.02, 376,669.98 and 152,098.40 is: 209,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,952.02 : 376,669.98 = 152,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,952.02/376,669.98 = 152,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,952.02x = 376,669.98 × 152,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,952.02x = 57,290,902,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,902,227.71/272,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,893.67

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