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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,730.96, 376,367.67 and 151,873.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,730.96, 376,367.67 and 151,873.65 is: 209,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,730.96 : 376,367.67 = 151,873.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,730.96/376,367.67 = 151,873.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,730.96x = 376,367.67 × 151,873.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,730.96x = 57,160,331,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,331,784.90/272,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,585.05

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