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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,798.04, 376,473 and 151,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,798.04, 376,473 and 151,939.36 is: 209,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,798.04 : 376,473 = 151,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,798.04/376,473 = 151,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,798.04x = 376,473 × 151,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,798.04x = 57,201,066,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201,066,677.28/272,798.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,682.84

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