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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,523.40, 376,079.52 and 151,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,523.40, 376,079.52 and 151,662.63 is: 209,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,523.40 : 376,079.52 = 151,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,523.40/376,079.52 = 151,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,523.40x = 376,079.52 × 151,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,523.40x = 57,037,209,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,037,209,092.34/272,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,292.89

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