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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.96, 376,171.50 and 151,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.96, 376,171.50 and 151,727.56 is: 209,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.96 : 376,171.50 = 151,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.96/376,171.50 = 151,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.96x = 376,171.50 × 151,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.96x = 57,075,583,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,583,836.54/272,584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,386.40

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