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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,655.11, 376,254.21 and 151,793.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,655.11, 376,254.21 and 151,793.29 is: 209,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,655.11 : 376,254.21 = 151,793.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,655.11/376,254.21 = 151,793.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,655.11x = 376,254.21 × 151,793.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,655.11x = 57,112,865,451.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,112,865,451.79/272,655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,469.26

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