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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,801.16, 376,463.03 and 151,935.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,801.16, 376,463.03 and 151,935.39 is: 209,669.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,801.16 : 376,463.03 = 151,935.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,801.16/376,463.03 = 151,935.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,801.16x = 376,463.03 × 151,935.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,801.16x = 57,198,056,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,056,523.95/272,801.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,669.40

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