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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,588.47, 376,172.04 and 151,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,588.47, 376,172.04 and 151,727.17 is: 209,383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,588.47 : 376,172.04 = 151,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,588.47/376,172.04 = 151,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,588.47x = 376,172.04 × 151,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,588.47x = 57,075,519,062.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,075,519,062.33/272,588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,383.47

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