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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,962.76, 376,700.24 and 152,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,962.76, 376,700.24 and 152,104.20 is: 209,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,962.76 : 376,700.24 = 152,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,962.76/376,700.24 = 152,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,962.76x = 376,700.24 × 152,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,962.76x = 57,297,688,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,297,688,645.01/272,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.28

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