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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,996.10, 376,708.04 and 152,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,996.10, 376,708.04 and 152,126.08 is: 209,919.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,996.10 : 376,708.04 = 152,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,996.10/376,708.04 = 152,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,996.10x = 376,708.04 × 152,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,996.10x = 57,307,117,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,307,117,429.68/272,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,919.18

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