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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.85, 376,167.06 and 151,723.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.85, 376,167.06 and 151,723.53 is: 209,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.85 : 376,167.06 = 151,723.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.85/376,167.06 = 151,723.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.85x = 376,167.06 × 151,723.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.85x = 57,073,394,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,394,212.92/272,584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,378.46

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