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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,594.23, 376,176.02 and 151,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,594.23, 376,176.02 and 151,735.34 is: 209,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,594.23 : 376,176.02 = 151,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,594.23/376,176.02 = 151,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,594.23x = 376,176.02 × 151,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,594.23x = 57,079,196,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,196,476.31/272,594.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,392.54

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