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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,579.67, 376,172.30 and 151,728.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,579.67, 376,172.30 and 151,728.66 is: 209,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,579.67 : 376,172.30 = 151,728.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,579.67/376,172.30 = 151,728.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,579.67x = 376,172.30 × 151,728.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,579.67x = 57,076,119,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,119,387.44/272,579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,392.43

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