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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.50, 376,160.99 and 151,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.50, 376,160.99 and 151,724.67 is: 209,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.50 : 376,160.99 = 151,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.50/376,160.99 = 151,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.50x = 376,160.99 × 151,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.50x = 57,072,901,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,072,901,316.00/272,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,375.38

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