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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,768.52, 376,393.60 and 151,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,768.52, 376,393.60 and 151,921.04 is: 209,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,768.52 : 376,393.60 = 151,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,768.52/376,393.60 = 151,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,768.52x = 376,393.60 × 151,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,768.52x = 57,182,107,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182,107,161.34/272,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,636.02

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