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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,605.91, 376,151.85 and 151,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,605.91, 376,151.85 and 151,744.39 is: 209,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,605.91 : 376,151.85 = 151,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,605.91/376,151.85 = 151,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,605.91x = 376,151.85 × 151,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,605.91x = 57,078,932,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,078,932,085.24/272,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,382.60

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