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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,593.85, 376,179.48 and 151,732.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,593.85, 376,179.48 and 151,732.53 is: 209,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,593.85 : 376,179.48 = 151,732.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,593.85/376,179.48 = 151,732.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,593.85x = 376,179.48 × 151,732.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,593.85x = 57,078,664,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078,664,234.48/272,593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,390.88

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