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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,725.47, 376,372.17 and 151,859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,725.47, 376,372.17 and 151,859.07 is: 209,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,725.47 : 376,372.17 = 151,859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,725.47/376,372.17 = 151,859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,725.47x = 376,372.17 × 151,859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,725.47x = 57,155,527,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155,527,710.08/272,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,571.65

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