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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,718.41, 376,362.51 and 151,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,718.41, 376,362.51 and 151,852.04 is: 209,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,718.41 : 376,362.51 = 151,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,718.41/376,362.51 = 151,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,718.41x = 376,362.51 × 151,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,718.41x = 57,151,414,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,151,414,923.02/272,718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,562.00

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