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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,581.17, 376,162.04 and 151,719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,581.17, 376,162.04 and 151,719.86 is: 209,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,581.17 : 376,162.04 = 151,719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,581.17/376,162.04 = 151,719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,581.17x = 376,162.04 × 151,719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,581.17x = 57,071,249,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071,249,406.70/272,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,373.41

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