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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,577.72, 376,154.38 and 151,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,577.72, 376,154.38 and 151,717.08 is: 209,367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,577.72 : 376,154.38 = 151,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,577.72/376,154.38 = 151,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,577.72x = 376,154.38 × 151,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,577.72x = 57,069,044,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069,044,162.81/272,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,367.97

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