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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,756.41, 376,403.97 and 151,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,756.41, 376,403.97 and 151,920.88 is: 209,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,756.41 : 376,403.97 = 151,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,756.41/376,403.97 = 151,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,756.41x = 376,403.97 × 151,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,756.41x = 57,183,622,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,183,622,357.89/272,756.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,650.88

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