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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.44, 376,130.93 and 151,730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.44, 376,130.93 and 151,730.82 is: 209,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.44 : 376,130.93 = 151,730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.44/376,130.93 = 151,730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.44x = 376,130.93 × 151,730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.44x = 57,070,653,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,653,677.61/272,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,368.71

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