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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,587.60, 376,170.86 and 151,726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,587.60, 376,170.86 and 151,726.28 is: 209,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,587.60 : 376,170.86 = 151,726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,587.60/376,170.86 = 151,726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,587.60x = 376,170.86 × 151,726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,587.60x = 57,075,005,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,005,232.20/272,587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,382.25

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