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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,577.48, 376,156.87 and 151,716.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,577.48, 376,156.87 and 151,716.15 is: 209,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,577.48 : 376,156.87 = 151,716.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,577.48/376,156.87 = 151,716.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,577.48x = 376,156.87 × 151,716.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,577.48x = 57,069,070,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069,070,231.67/272,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,368.25

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