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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,544.18, 376,108.29 and 151,683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,544.18, 376,108.29 and 151,683.42 is: 209,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,544.18 : 376,108.29 = 151,683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,544.18/376,108.29 = 151,683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,544.18x = 376,108.29 × 151,683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,544.18x = 57,049,391,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,049,391,717.55/272,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,321.63

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