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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,785.55, 376,455.69 and 151,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,785.55, 376,455.69 and 151,926.84 is: 209,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,785.55 : 376,455.69 = 151,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,785.55/376,455.69 = 151,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,785.55x = 376,455.69 × 151,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,785.55x = 57,193,723,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193,723,381.72/272,785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,665.52

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