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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,525.51, 376,082.28 and 151,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,525.51, 376,082.28 and 151,664.76 is: 209,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,525.51 : 376,082.28 = 151,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,525.51/376,082.28 = 151,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,525.51x = 376,082.28 × 151,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,525.51x = 57,038,428,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,038,428,736.45/272,525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,295.74

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