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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,765.34, 376,409.66 and 151,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,765.34, 376,409.66 and 151,903.94 is: 209,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,765.34 : 376,409.66 = 151,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,765.34/376,409.66 = 151,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,765.34x = 376,409.66 × 151,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,765.34x = 57,178,107,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,178,107,766.49/272,765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,623.80

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