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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,769.93, 376,408.22 and 151,909.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,769.93, 376,408.22 and 151,909.02 is: 209,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,769.93 : 376,408.22 = 151,909.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,769.93/376,408.22 = 151,909.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,769.93x = 376,408.22 × 151,909.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,769.93x = 57,179,803,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,179,803,060.60/272,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,626.49

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