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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,531.28, 376,110.78 and 151,672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,531.28, 376,110.78 and 151,672.16 is: 209,317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,531.28 : 376,110.78 = 151,672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,531.28/376,110.78 = 151,672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,531.28x = 376,110.78 × 151,672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,531.28x = 57,045,534,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045,534,401.88/272,531.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,317.38

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