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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.21, 376,126.16 and 151,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.21, 376,126.16 and 151,695.24 is: 209,346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.21 : 376,126.16 = 151,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.21/376,126.16 = 151,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.21x = 376,126.16 × 151,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.21x = 57,056,548,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056,548,111.48/272,546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,346.33

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