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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,577.97, 376,157.56 and 151,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,577.97, 376,157.56 and 151,716.65 is: 209,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,577.97 : 376,157.56 = 151,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,577.97/376,157.56 = 151,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,577.97x = 376,157.56 × 151,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,577.97x = 57,069,364,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069,364,875.37/272,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,368.96

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