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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.47, 376,166.52 and 151,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.47, 376,166.52 and 151,723.16 is: 209,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.47 : 376,166.52 = 151,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.47/376,166.52 = 151,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.47x = 376,166.52 × 151,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.47x = 57,073,171,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,171,219.77/272,584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,377.93

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