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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,537.38, 376,101.58 and 151,707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,537.38, 376,101.58 and 151,707.21 is: 209,355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,537.38 : 376,101.58 = 151,707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,537.38/376,101.58 = 151,707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,537.38x = 376,101.58 × 151,707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,537.38x = 57,057,321,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,321,378.39/272,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,355.95

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