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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,558.94, 376,127.57 and 151,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,558.94, 376,127.57 and 151,700.27 is: 209,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,558.94 : 376,127.57 = 151,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,558.94/376,127.57 = 151,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,558.94x = 376,127.57 × 151,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,558.94x = 57,058,651,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058,651,284.30/272,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,344.27

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