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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,536.77, 376,118.37 and 151,677.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,536.77, 376,118.37 and 151,677.66 is: 209,324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,536.77 : 376,118.37 = 151,677.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,536.77/376,118.37 = 151,677.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,536.77x = 376,118.37 × 151,677.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,536.77x = 57,048,754,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,048,754,244.61/272,536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,324.98

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