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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.24, 376,166.08 and 151,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.24, 376,166.08 and 151,725.60 is: 209,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.24 : 376,166.08 = 151,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.24/376,166.08 = 151,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.24x = 376,166.08 × 151,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.24x = 57,074,024,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,024,187.65/272,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,379.70

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