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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,504.73, 376,059.03 and 151,651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,504.73, 376,059.03 and 151,651.11 is: 209,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,504.73 : 376,059.03 = 151,651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,504.73/376,059.03 = 151,651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,504.73x = 376,059.03 × 151,651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,504.73x = 57,029,769,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,029,769,325.02/272,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,279.92

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