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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,716.41, 376,359.75 and 151,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,716.41, 376,359.75 and 151,850.04 is: 209,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,716.41 : 376,359.75 = 151,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,716.41/376,359.75 = 151,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,716.41x = 376,359.75 × 151,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,716.41x = 57,150,243,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,243,091.89/272,716.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,559.24

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