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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,748.24, 376,383.96 and 151,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,748.24, 376,383.96 and 151,886.88 is: 209,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,748.24 : 376,383.96 = 151,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,748.24/376,383.96 = 151,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,748.24x = 376,383.96 × 151,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,748.24x = 57,167,785,366.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,167,785,366.44/272,748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,599.10

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