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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,562.19, 376,132 and 151,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,562.19, 376,132 and 151,703.50 is: 209,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,562.19 : 376,132 = 151,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,562.19/376,132 = 151,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,562.19x = 376,132 × 151,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,562.19x = 57,060,540,862
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,540,862/272,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,348.70

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