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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,717.41, 376,361.13 and 151,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,717.41, 376,361.13 and 151,851.04 is: 209,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,717.41 : 376,361.13 = 151,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,717.41/376,361.13 = 151,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,717.41x = 376,361.13 × 151,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,717.41x = 57,150,829,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,829,006.08/272,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,560.62

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