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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,550.72, 376,132.36 and 151,699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,550.72, 376,132.36 and 151,699.72 is: 209,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,550.72 : 376,132.36 = 151,699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,550.72/376,132.36 = 151,699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,550.72x = 376,132.36 × 151,699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,550.72x = 57,059,173,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,173,694.94/272,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,352.50

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