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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,553.21, 376,119.63 and 151,694.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,553.21, 376,119.63 and 151,694.53 is: 209,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,553.21 : 376,119.63 = 151,694.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,553.21/376,119.63 = 151,694.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,553.21x = 376,119.63 × 151,694.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,553.21x = 57,055,290,496.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,055,290,496.62/272,553.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,336.34

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