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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,973.16, 376,733.46 and 152,125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,973.16, 376,733.46 and 152,125.48 is: 209,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,973.16 : 376,733.46 = 152,125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,973.16/376,733.46 = 152,125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,973.16x = 376,733.46 × 152,125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,973.16x = 57,310,758,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,310,758,434.56/272,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,950.16

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