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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,590.97, 376,175.49 and 151,729.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,590.97, 376,175.49 and 151,729.67 is: 209,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,590.97 : 376,175.49 = 151,729.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,590.97/376,175.49 = 151,729.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,590.97x = 376,175.49 × 151,729.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,590.97x = 57,076,982,959.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076,982,959.79/272,590.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,386.92

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