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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,523.26, 376,079.18 and 151,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,523.26, 376,079.18 and 151,662.51 is: 209,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,523.26 : 376,079.18 = 151,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,523.26/376,079.18 = 151,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,523.26x = 376,079.18 × 151,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,523.26x = 57,037,111,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,037,111,639.23/272,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,292.63

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