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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,596.23, 376,178.77 and 151,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,596.23, 376,178.77 and 151,737.34 is: 209,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,596.23 : 376,178.77 = 151,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,596.23/376,178.77 = 151,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,596.23x = 376,178.77 × 151,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,596.23x = 57,080,365,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080,365,924.27/272,596.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,395.29

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