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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,714.17, 376,356.65 and 151,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,714.17, 376,356.65 and 151,847.79 is: 209,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,714.17 : 376,356.65 = 151,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,714.17/376,356.65 = 151,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,714.17x = 376,356.65 × 151,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,714.17x = 57,148,924,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148,924,795.06/272,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,556.13

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