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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,591.34, 376,176.02 and 151,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,591.34, 376,176.02 and 151,730.04 is: 209,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,591.34 : 376,176.02 = 151,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,591.34/376,176.02 = 151,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,591.34x = 376,176.02 × 151,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,591.34x = 57,077,202,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077,202,561.64/272,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,387.44

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