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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,763.58, 376,412.55 and 151,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,763.58, 376,412.55 and 151,906.30 is: 209,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,763.58 : 376,412.55 = 151,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,763.58/376,412.55 = 151,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,763.58x = 376,412.55 × 151,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,763.58x = 57,179,437,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,437,744.07/272,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,630.03

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