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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,533.77, 376,114.23 and 151,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,533.77, 376,114.23 and 151,674.66 is: 209,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,533.77 : 376,114.23 = 151,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,533.77/376,114.23 = 151,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,533.77x = 376,114.23 × 151,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,533.77x = 57,046,997,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,046,997,956.41/272,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,320.84

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