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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,994.10, 376,705.28 and 152,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,994.10, 376,705.28 and 152,124.08 is: 209,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,994.10 : 376,705.28 = 152,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,994.10/376,705.28 = 152,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,994.10x = 376,705.28 × 152,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,994.10x = 57,305,942,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,305,942,647.93/272,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,916.42

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