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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,552.15, 376,118.17 and 151,693.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,552.15, 376,118.17 and 151,693.47 is: 209,334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,552.15 : 376,118.17 = 151,693.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,552.15/376,118.17 = 151,693.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,552.15x = 376,118.17 × 151,693.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,552.15x = 57,054,669,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054,669,958.12/272,552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,334.87

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