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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,467.31, 376,004.89 and 151,616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,467.31, 376,004.89 and 151,616.38 is: 209,230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,467.31 : 376,004.89 = 151,616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,467.31/376,004.89 = 151,616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,467.31x = 376,004.89 × 151,616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,467.31x = 57,008,500,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008,500,088.29/272,467.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,230.61

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