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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,599.32, 376,198.12 and 151,732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,599.32, 376,198.12 and 151,732.95 is: 209,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,599.32 : 376,198.12 = 151,732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,599.32/376,198.12 = 151,732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,599.32x = 376,198.12 × 151,732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,599.32x = 57,081,650,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,081,650,532.05/272,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,397.63

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