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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,720.73, 376,355.03 and 151,885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,720.73, 376,355.03 and 151,885.29 is: 209,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,720.73 : 376,355.03 = 151,885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,720.73/376,355.03 = 151,885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,720.73x = 376,355.03 × 151,885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,720.73x = 57,162,792,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,792,115.08/272,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,601.93

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