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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,955.40, 376,690.03 and 152,096.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,955.40, 376,690.03 and 152,096.78 is: 209,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,955.40 : 376,690.03 = 152,096.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,955.40/376,690.03 = 152,096.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,955.40x = 376,690.03 × 152,096.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,955.40x = 57,293,341,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293,341,182.59/272,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,900.01

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