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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,527.92, 376,084.86 and 151,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,527.92, 376,084.86 and 151,669.18 is: 209,301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,527.92 : 376,084.86 = 151,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,527.92/376,084.86 = 151,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,527.92x = 376,084.86 × 151,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,527.92x = 57,040,480,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,480,752.34/272,527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,301.42

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