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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,989.70, 376,726.14 and 152,128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,989.70, 376,726.14 and 152,128.33 is: 209,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,989.70 : 376,726.14 = 152,128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,989.70/376,726.14 = 152,128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,989.70x = 376,726.14 × 152,128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,989.70x = 57,310,718,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,310,718,545.55/272,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,937.29

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