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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,546.83, 376,125.42 and 151,693.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,546.83, 376,125.42 and 151,693.21 is: 209,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,546.83 : 376,125.42 = 151,693.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,546.83/376,125.42 = 151,693.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,546.83x = 376,125.42 × 151,693.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,546.83x = 57,055,672,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,672,322.40/272,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,342.64

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