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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,544.54, 376,107.71 and 151,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,544.54, 376,107.71 and 151,685.80 is: 209,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,544.54 : 376,107.71 = 151,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,544.54/376,107.71 = 151,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,544.54x = 376,107.71 × 151,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,544.54x = 57,050,198,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,050,198,877.52/272,544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,324.31

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