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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,468.06, 376,005.92 and 151,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,468.06, 376,005.92 and 151,617.13 is: 209,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,468.06 : 376,005.92 = 151,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,468.06/376,005.92 = 151,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,468.06x = 376,005.92 × 151,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,468.06x = 57,008,937,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,008,937,892.44/272,468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,231.63

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