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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,556.66, 376,136.55 and 151,704.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,556.66, 376,136.55 and 151,704.66 is: 209,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,556.66 : 376,136.55 = 151,704.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,556.66/376,136.55 = 151,704.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,556.66x = 376,136.55 × 151,704.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,556.66x = 57,061,667,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061,667,431.32/272,556.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,357.08

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