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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,561.19, 376,130.62 and 151,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,561.19, 376,130.62 and 151,702.50 is: 209,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,561.19 : 376,130.62 = 151,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,561.19/376,130.62 = 151,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,561.19x = 376,130.62 × 151,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,561.19x = 57,059,956,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,956,980.67/272,561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,347.33

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