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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,570.27, 376,102.04 and 151,708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,570.27, 376,102.04 and 151,708.41 is: 209,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,570.27 : 376,102.04 = 151,708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,570.27/376,102.04 = 151,708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,570.27x = 376,102.04 × 151,708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,570.27x = 57,057,841,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057,841,727.61/272,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,332.60

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