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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,536.50, 376,100.38 and 151,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,536.50, 376,100.38 and 151,706.33 is: 209,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,536.50 : 376,100.38 = 151,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,536.50/376,100.38 = 151,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,536.50x = 376,100.38 × 151,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,536.50x = 57,056,808,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056,808,922.39/272,536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,354.74

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