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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,525.73, 376,103.19 and 151,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,525.73, 376,103.19 and 151,666.66 is: 209,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,525.73 : 376,103.19 = 151,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,525.73/376,103.19 = 151,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,525.73x = 376,103.19 × 151,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,525.73x = 57,042,314,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042,314,642.65/272,525.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,309.83

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