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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,551.83, 376,132.32 and 151,698.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,551.83, 376,132.32 and 151,698.21 is: 209,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,551.83 : 376,132.32 = 151,698.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,551.83/376,132.32 = 151,698.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,551.83x = 376,132.32 × 151,698.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,551.83x = 57,058,599,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058,599,667.15/272,551.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,349.54

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