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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,662.11, 376,272.89 and 151,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,662.11, 376,272.89 and 151,800.29 is: 209,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,662.11 : 376,272.89 = 151,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,662.11/376,272.89 = 151,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,662.11x = 376,272.89 × 151,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,662.11x = 57,118,331,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,118,331,180.77/272,662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,483.93

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