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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,604.14, 376,189.68 and 151,745.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,604.14, 376,189.68 and 151,745.25 is: 209,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,604.14 : 376,189.68 = 151,745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,604.14/376,189.68 = 151,745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,604.14x = 376,189.68 × 151,745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,604.14x = 57,084,997,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,084,997,039.02/272,604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,406.20

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