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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,786.05, 376,456.38 and 151,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,786.05, 376,456.38 and 151,927.34 is: 209,666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,786.05 : 376,456.38 = 151,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,786.05/376,456.38 = 151,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,786.05x = 376,456.38 × 151,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,786.05x = 57,194,016,439.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194,016,439.43/272,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,666.21

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