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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,565.90, 376,137.14 and 151,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,565.90, 376,137.14 and 151,707.22 is: 209,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,565.90 : 376,137.14 = 151,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,565.90/376,137.14 = 151,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,565.90x = 376,137.14 × 151,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,565.90x = 57,062,718,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,062,718,149.27/272,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,353.84

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