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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,706.04, 376,333.39 and 151,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,706.04, 376,333.39 and 151,848.78 is: 209,550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,706.04 : 376,333.39 = 151,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,706.04/376,333.39 = 151,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,706.04x = 376,333.39 × 151,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,706.04x = 57,145,766,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145,766,144.76/272,706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,550.79

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