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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,957.66, 376,677.74 and 152,104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,957.66, 376,677.74 and 152,104.04 is: 209,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,957.66 : 376,677.74 = 152,104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,957.66/376,677.74 = 152,104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,957.66x = 376,677.74 × 152,104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,957.66x = 57,294,205,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294,205,271.55/272,957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,901.44

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