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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,582.67, 376,164.10 and 151,721.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,582.67, 376,164.10 and 151,721.37 is: 209,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,582.67 : 376,164.10 = 151,721.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,582.67/376,164.10 = 151,721.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,582.67x = 376,164.10 × 151,721.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,582.67x = 57,072,132,596.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,132,596.82/272,582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,375.50

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