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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,685.28, 376,285.14 and 151,803.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,685.28, 376,285.14 and 151,803.22 is: 209,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,685.28 : 376,285.14 = 151,803.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,685.28/376,285.14 = 151,803.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,685.28x = 376,285.14 × 151,803.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,685.28x = 57,121,294,026.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,121,294,026.93/272,685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,477.00

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