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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,968.80, 376,687.20 and 152,103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,968.80, 376,687.20 and 152,103.84 is: 209,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,968.80 : 376,687.20 = 152,103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,968.80/376,687.20 = 152,103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,968.80x = 376,687.20 × 152,103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,968.80x = 57,295,569,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295,569,598.85/272,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,897.87

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