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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,713.41, 376,355.61 and 151,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,713.41, 376,355.61 and 151,847.04 is: 209,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,713.41 : 376,355.61 = 151,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,713.41/376,355.61 = 151,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,713.41x = 376,355.61 × 151,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,713.41x = 57,148,483,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148,483,954.56/272,713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,555.09

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