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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,590.41, 376,185.87 and 151,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,590.41, 376,185.87 and 151,724.04 is: 209,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,590.41 : 376,185.87 = 151,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,590.41/376,185.87 = 151,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,590.41x = 376,185.87 × 151,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,590.41x = 57,076,438,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,438,576.62/272,590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,385.35

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