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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,608.76, 376,197.12 and 151,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,608.76, 376,197.12 and 151,748.12 is: 209,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,608.76 : 376,197.12 = 151,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,608.76/376,197.12 = 151,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,608.76x = 376,197.12 × 151,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,608.76x = 57,087,205,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,087,205,709.41/272,608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,410.75

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