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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,583.96, 376,170.12 and 151,726.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,583.96, 376,170.12 and 151,726.56 is: 209,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,583.96 : 376,170.12 = 151,726.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,583.96/376,170.12 = 151,726.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,583.96x = 376,170.12 × 151,726.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,583.96x = 57,074,998,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,998,282.39/272,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,385.02

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