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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,583.67, 376,165.48 and 151,722.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,583.67, 376,165.48 and 151,722.37 is: 209,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,583.67 : 376,165.48 = 151,722.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,583.67/376,165.48 = 151,722.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,583.67x = 376,165.48 × 151,722.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,583.67x = 57,072,718,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,718,137.79/272,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.88

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