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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.54, 376,159.79 and 151,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.54, 376,159.79 and 151,718.23 is: 209,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.54 : 376,159.79 = 151,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.54/376,159.79 = 151,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.54x = 376,159.79 × 151,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.54x = 57,070,297,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,297,535.97/272,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,371.17

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