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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,583.42, 376,165.14 and 151,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,583.42, 376,165.14 and 151,722.10 is: 209,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,583.42 : 376,165.14 = 151,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,583.42/376,165.14 = 151,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,583.42x = 376,165.14 × 151,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,583.42x = 57,072,564,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,564,987.59/272,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.51

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