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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,962.98, 376,678.80 and 152,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,962.98, 376,678.80 and 152,098.02 is: 209,889.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,962.98 : 376,678.80 = 152,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,962.98/376,678.80 = 152,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,962.98x = 376,678.80 × 152,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,962.98x = 57,292,099,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,099,655.98/272,962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,889.63

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