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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,587.83, 376,171.14 and 151,726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,587.83, 376,171.14 and 151,726.53 is: 209,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,587.83 : 376,171.14 = 151,726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,587.83/376,171.14 = 151,726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,587.83x = 376,171.14 × 151,726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,587.83x = 57,075,141,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,141,758.34/272,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,382.57

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