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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,506.23, 376,061.10 and 151,652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,506.23, 376,061.10 and 151,652.61 is: 209,281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,506.23 : 376,061.10 = 151,652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,506.23/376,061.10 = 151,652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,506.23x = 376,061.10 × 151,652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,506.23x = 57,030,647,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,030,647,334.47/272,506.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,281.99

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