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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,680.44, 376,287.98 and 151,818.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,680.44, 376,287.98 and 151,818.32 is: 209,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,680.44 : 376,287.98 = 151,818.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,680.44/376,287.98 = 151,818.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,680.44x = 376,287.98 × 151,818.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,680.44x = 57,127,406,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127,406,319.26/272,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,503.13

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