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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,549.21, 376,130.30 and 151,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,549.21, 376,130.30 and 151,698.24 is: 209,350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,549.21 : 376,130.30 = 151,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,549.21/376,130.30 = 151,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,549.21x = 376,130.30 × 151,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,549.21x = 57,058,304,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058,304,520.67/272,549.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,350.47

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