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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,580.22, 376,157.82 and 151,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,580.22, 376,157.82 and 151,719.58 is: 209,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,580.22 : 376,157.82 = 151,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,580.22/376,157.82 = 151,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,580.22x = 376,157.82 × 151,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,580.22x = 57,070,506,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,506,464.12/272,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,371.42

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