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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.24, 376,163.32 and 151,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.24, 376,163.32 and 151,723.60 is: 209,376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.24 : 376,163.32 = 151,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.24/376,163.32 = 151,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.24x = 376,163.32 × 151,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.24x = 57,072,853,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,853,098.35/272,584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.94

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