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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,598.32, 376,196.74 and 151,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,598.32, 376,196.74 and 151,731.95 is: 209,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,598.32 : 376,196.74 = 151,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,598.32/376,196.74 = 151,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,598.32x = 376,196.74 × 151,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,598.32x = 57,081,062,683.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081,062,683.53/272,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,396.24

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