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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,792.36, 376,465.14 and 151,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,792.36, 376,465.14 and 151,933.68 is: 209,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,792.36 : 376,465.14 = 151,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,792.36/376,465.14 = 151,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,792.36x = 376,465.14 × 151,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,792.36x = 57,197,731,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,197,731,849.76/272,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,674.98

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