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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,583.17, 376,164.80 and 151,721.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,583.17, 376,164.80 and 151,721.87 is: 209,376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,583.17 : 376,164.80 = 151,721.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,583.17/376,164.80 = 151,721.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,583.17x = 376,164.80 × 151,721.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,583.17x = 57,072,426,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,426,125.57/272,583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.19

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