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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,762.58, 376,411.17 and 151,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,762.58, 376,411.17 and 151,905.30 is: 209,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,762.58 : 376,411.17 = 151,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,762.58/376,411.17 = 151,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,762.58x = 376,411.17 × 151,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,762.58x = 57,178,851,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,851,702.20/272,762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,628.65

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