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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,520.98, 376,096.61 and 151,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,520.98, 376,096.61 and 151,661.89 is: 209,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,520.98 : 376,096.61 = 151,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,520.98/376,096.61 = 151,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,520.98x = 376,096.61 × 151,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,520.98x = 57,039,522,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,522,134.11/272,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,303.24

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