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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,586.93, 376,161.59 and 151,725.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,586.93, 376,161.59 and 151,725.11 is: 209,375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,586.93 : 376,161.59 = 151,725.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,586.93/376,161.59 = 151,725.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,586.93x = 376,161.59 × 151,725.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,586.93x = 57,073,158,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,073,158,802.30/272,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,375.99

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