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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,468.31, 376,006.27 and 151,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,468.31, 376,006.27 and 151,617.38 is: 209,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,468.31 : 376,006.27 = 151,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,468.31/376,006.27 = 151,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,468.31x = 376,006.27 × 151,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,468.31x = 57,009,085,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009,085,520.97/272,468.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,231.99

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