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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,524.73, 376,101.80 and 151,665.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,524.73, 376,101.80 and 151,665.65 is: 209,308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,524.73 : 376,101.80 = 151,665.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,524.73/376,101.80 = 151,665.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,524.73x = 376,101.80 × 151,665.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,524.73x = 57,041,721,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,721,324.33/272,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,308.43

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