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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,715.16, 376,358.03 and 151,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,715.16, 376,358.03 and 151,848.79 is: 209,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,715.16 : 376,358.03 = 151,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,715.16/376,358.03 = 151,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,715.16x = 376,358.03 × 151,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,715.16x = 57,149,511,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,149,511,462.28/272,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,557.52

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