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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.60, 376,169.47 and 151,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.60, 376,169.47 and 151,725.28 is: 209,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.60 : 376,169.47 = 151,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.60/376,169.47 = 151,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.60x = 376,169.47 × 151,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.60x = 57,074,418,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,418,163.20/272,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,380.87

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