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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,520.23, 376,095.58 and 151,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,520.23, 376,095.58 and 151,661.14 is: 209,302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,520.23 : 376,095.58 = 151,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,520.23/376,095.58 = 151,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,520.23x = 376,095.58 × 151,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,520.23x = 57,039,083,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,083,092.37/272,520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,302.20

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