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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,976.30, 376,702.16 and 152,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,976.30, 376,702.16 and 152,114.94 is: 209,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,976.30 : 376,702.16 = 152,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,976.30/376,702.16 = 152,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,976.30x = 376,702.16 × 152,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,976.30x = 57,302,025,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,302,025,705.70/272,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,915.75

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