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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,561.94, 376,131.65 and 151,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,561.94, 376,131.65 and 151,703.26 is: 209,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,561.94 : 376,131.65 = 151,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,561.94/376,131.65 = 151,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,561.94x = 376,131.65 × 151,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,561.94x = 57,060,396,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,396,933.11/272,561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,348.37

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