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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,677.12, 376,301.03 and 151,826.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,677.12, 376,301.03 and 151,826.57 is: 209,524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,677.12 : 376,301.03 = 151,826.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,677.12/376,301.03 = 151,826.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,677.12x = 376,301.03 × 151,826.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,677.12x = 57,132,493,442.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,132,493,442.86/272,677.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,524.34

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