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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,727.98, 376,365.04 and 151,892.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,727.98, 376,365.04 and 151,892.54 is: 209,611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,727.98 : 376,365.04 = 151,892.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,727.98/376,365.04 = 151,892.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,727.98x = 376,365.04 × 151,892.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,727.98x = 57,167,041,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,041,892.80/272,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,611.94

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