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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,722.98, 376,358.13 and 151,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,722.98, 376,358.13 and 151,887.54 is: 209,605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,722.98 : 376,358.13 = 151,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,722.98/376,358.13 = 151,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,722.98x = 376,358.13 × 151,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,722.98x = 57,164,110,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,110,524.70/272,722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,605.04

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