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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,580.02, 376,160.44 and 151,718.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,580.02, 376,160.44 and 151,718.71 is: 209,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,580.02 : 376,160.44 = 151,718.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,580.02/376,160.44 = 151,718.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,580.02x = 376,160.44 × 151,718.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,580.02x = 57,070,576,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,576,330.54/272,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,371.83

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