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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,576.39, 376,110.54 and 151,714.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,576.39, 376,110.54 and 151,714.58 is: 209,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,576.39 : 376,110.54 = 151,714.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,576.39/376,110.54 = 151,714.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,576.39x = 376,110.54 × 151,714.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,576.39x = 57,061,450,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,061,450,729.12/272,576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,341.14

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