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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,521.90, 376,077.45 and 151,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,521.90, 376,077.45 and 151,661.13 is: 209,290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,521.90 : 376,077.45 = 151,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,521.90/376,077.45 = 151,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,521.90x = 376,077.45 × 151,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,521.90x = 57,036,331,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,036,331,034.52/272,521.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,290.82

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