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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.35, 376,169.13 and 151,725.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.35, 376,169.13 and 151,725.03 is: 209,380.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.35 : 376,169.13 = 151,725.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.35/376,169.13 = 151,725.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.35x = 376,169.13 × 151,725.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.35x = 57,074,272,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,272,534.32/272,586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,380.53

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