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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.83, 376,169.76 and 151,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.83, 376,169.76 and 151,725.53 is: 209,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.83 : 376,169.76 = 151,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.83/376,169.76 = 151,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.83x = 376,169.76 × 151,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.83x = 57,074,557,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,557,146.40/272,586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,381.20

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