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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,749.07, 376,366.86 and 151,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,749.07, 376,366.86 and 151,885.73 is: 209,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,749.07 : 376,366.86 = 151,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,749.07/376,366.86 = 151,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,749.07x = 376,366.86 × 151,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,749.07x = 57,164,753,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164,753,397.07/272,749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,587.35

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