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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,598.70, 376,197.26 and 151,732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,598.70, 376,197.26 and 151,732.32 is: 209,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,598.70 : 376,197.26 = 151,732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,598.70/376,197.26 = 151,732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,598.70x = 376,197.26 × 151,732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,598.70x = 57,081,282,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081,282,278.78/272,598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,396.75

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