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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,588.99, 376,164.44 and 151,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,588.99, 376,164.44 and 151,727.18 is: 209,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,588.99 : 376,164.44 = 151,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,588.99/376,164.44 = 151,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,588.99x = 376,164.44 × 151,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,588.99x = 57,074,367,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,367,058.02/272,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,378.84

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