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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,581.22, 376,159.20 and 151,720.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,581.22, 376,159.20 and 151,720.58 is: 209,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,581.22 : 376,159.20 = 151,720.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,581.22/376,159.20 = 151,720.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,581.22x = 376,159.20 × 151,720.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,581.22x = 57,071,091,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071,091,996.34/272,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,372.80

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