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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.98, 376,167.20 and 151,723.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.98, 376,167.20 and 151,723.66 is: 209,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.98 : 376,167.20 = 151,723.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.98/376,167.20 = 151,723.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.98x = 376,167.20 × 151,723.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.98x = 57,073,464,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,464,355.95/272,584.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,378.61

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