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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.17, 376,166.18 and 151,722.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.17, 376,166.18 and 151,722.87 is: 209,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.17 : 376,166.18 = 151,722.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.17/376,166.18 = 151,722.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.17x = 376,166.18 × 151,722.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.17x = 57,073,012,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,012,426.54/272,584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,377.57

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