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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,760.05, 376,381.91 and 151,912.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,760.05, 376,381.91 and 151,912.58 is: 209,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,760.05 : 376,381.91 = 151,912.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,760.05/376,381.91 = 151,912.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,760.05x = 376,381.91 × 151,912.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,760.05x = 57,177,144,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,177,144,371.96/272,760.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,624.34

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