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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,524.26, 376,080.55 and 151,663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,524.26, 376,080.55 and 151,663.51 is: 209,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,524.26 : 376,080.55 = 151,663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,524.26/376,080.55 = 151,663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,524.26x = 376,080.55 × 151,663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,524.26x = 57,037,696,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,037,696,255.73/272,524.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,294.01

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