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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,607.76, 376,195.74 and 151,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,607.76, 376,195.74 and 151,747.12 is: 209,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,607.76 : 376,195.74 = 151,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,607.76/376,195.74 = 151,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,607.76x = 376,195.74 × 151,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,607.76x = 57,086,620,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,086,620,101.27/272,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,409.37

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