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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,562.44, 376,132.34 and 151,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,562.44, 376,132.34 and 151,703.76 is: 209,349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,562.44 : 376,132.34 = 151,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,562.44/376,132.34 = 151,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,562.44x = 376,132.34 × 151,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,562.44x = 57,060,690,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,060,690,235.60/272,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,349.06

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