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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,585.57, 376,132.48 and 151,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,585.57, 376,132.48 and 151,731.95 is: 209,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,585.57 : 376,132.48 = 151,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,585.57/376,132.48 = 151,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,585.57x = 376,132.48 × 151,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,585.57x = 57,071,312,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071,312,388.74/272,585.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,370.27

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