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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,589.50, 376,165.13 and 151,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,589.50, 376,165.13 and 151,727.68 is: 209,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,589.50 : 376,165.13 = 151,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,589.50/376,165.13 = 151,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,589.50x = 376,165.13 × 151,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,589.50x = 57,074,659,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,074,659,832.33/272,589.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,379.53

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