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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,580.04, 376,160.48 and 151,718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,580.04, 376,160.48 and 151,718.74 is: 209,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,580.04 : 376,160.48 = 151,718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,580.04/376,160.48 = 151,718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,580.04x = 376,160.48 × 151,718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,580.04x = 57,070,594,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,594,063.40/272,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,371.88

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