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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,955.41, 376,674.63 and 152,101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,955.41, 376,674.63 and 152,101.79 is: 209,898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,955.41 : 376,674.63 = 152,101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,955.41/376,674.63 = 152,101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,955.41x = 376,674.63 × 152,101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,955.41x = 57,292,883,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,883,587.21/272,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,898.33

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