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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,791.41, 376,452.27 and 151,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,791.41, 376,452.27 and 151,955.88 is: 209,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,791.41 : 376,452.27 = 151,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,791.41/376,452.27 = 151,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,791.41x = 376,452.27 × 151,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,791.41x = 57,204,135,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,204,135,965.85/272,791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,699.18

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