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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,956.26, 376,691.22 and 152,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,956.26, 376,691.22 and 152,097.63 is: 209,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,956.26 : 376,691.22 = 152,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,956.26/376,691.22 = 152,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,956.26x = 376,691.22 × 152,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,956.26x = 57,293,841,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293,841,803.81/272,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,901.18

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