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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.04, 376,159.10 and 151,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.04, 376,159.10 and 151,717.74 is: 209,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.04 : 376,159.10 = 151,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.04/376,159.10 = 151,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.04x = 376,159.10 × 151,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.04x = 57,070,005,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,005,893.05/272,579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,370.49

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