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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,598.20, 376,196.57 and 151,731.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,598.20, 376,196.57 and 151,731.82 is: 209,396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,598.20 : 376,196.57 = 151,731.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,598.20/376,196.57 = 151,731.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,598.20x = 376,196.57 × 151,731.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,598.20x = 57,080,989,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080,989,485.20/272,598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,396.06

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