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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,574.72, 376,150.24 and 151,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,574.72, 376,150.24 and 151,714.08 is: 209,363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,574.72 : 376,150.24 = 151,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,574.72/376,150.24 = 151,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,574.72x = 376,150.24 × 151,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,574.72x = 57,067,287,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067,287,603.38/272,574.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,363.83

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