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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,534.77, 376,115.61 and 151,675.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,534.77, 376,115.61 and 151,675.66 is: 209,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,534.77 : 376,115.61 = 151,675.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,534.77/376,115.61 = 151,675.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,534.77x = 376,115.61 × 151,675.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,534.77x = 57,047,583,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,583,383.05/272,534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,322.22

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