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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,521.73, 376,097.66 and 151,662.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,521.73, 376,097.66 and 151,662.65 is: 209,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,521.73 : 376,097.66 = 151,662.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,521.73/376,097.66 = 151,662.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,521.73x = 376,097.66 × 151,662.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,521.73x = 57,039,965,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,039,965,135.60/272,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,304.29

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