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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,505.23, 376,059.72 and 151,651.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,505.23, 376,059.72 and 151,651.61 is: 209,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,505.23 : 376,059.72 = 151,651.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,505.23/376,059.72 = 151,651.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,505.23x = 376,059.72 × 151,651.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,505.23x = 57,030,061,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,061,994.15/272,505.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,280.61

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