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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,642.11, 376,238.77 and 151,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,642.11, 376,238.77 and 151,783.40 is: 209,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,642.11 : 376,238.77 = 151,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,642.11/376,238.77 = 151,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,642.11x = 376,238.77 × 151,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,642.11x = 57,106,801,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106,801,116.48/272,642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,457.01

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