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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,545.83, 376,124.04 and 151,692.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,545.83, 376,124.04 and 151,692.21 is: 209,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,545.83 : 376,124.04 = 151,692.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,545.83/376,124.04 = 151,692.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,545.83x = 376,124.04 × 151,692.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,545.83x = 57,055,086,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,086,861.73/272,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,341.26

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