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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,540.19, 376,101.73 and 151,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,540.19, 376,101.73 and 151,681.51 is: 209,318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,540.19 : 376,101.73 = 151,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,540.19/376,101.73 = 151,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,540.19x = 376,101.73 × 151,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,540.19x = 57,047,678,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,047,678,979.74/272,540.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,318.41

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