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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,769.73, 376,395.20 and 151,922.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,769.73, 376,395.20 and 151,922.23 is: 209,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,769.73 : 376,395.20 = 151,922.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,769.73/376,395.20 = 151,922.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,769.73x = 376,395.20 × 151,922.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,769.73x = 57,182,799,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,182,799,986.19/272,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,637.63

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