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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,595.23, 376,177.39 and 151,736.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,595.23, 376,177.39 and 151,736.34 is: 209,393.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,595.23 : 376,177.39 = 151,736.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,595.23/376,177.39 = 151,736.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,595.23x = 376,177.39 × 151,736.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,595.23x = 57,079,780,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,079,780,349.35/272,595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,393.91

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