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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,980.35, 376,707.71 and 152,118.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,980.35, 376,707.71 and 152,118.99 is: 209,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,980.35 : 376,707.71 = 152,118.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,980.35/376,707.71 = 152,118.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,980.35x = 376,707.71 × 152,118.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,980.35x = 57,304,395,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,304,395,609.82/272,980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,921.32

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