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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,544.23, 376,107.28 and 151,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,544.23, 376,107.28 and 151,685.49 is: 209,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,544.23 : 376,107.28 = 151,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,544.23/376,107.28 = 151,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,544.23x = 376,107.28 × 151,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,544.23x = 57,050,017,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050,017,059.37/272,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,323.89

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