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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,809.33, 376,488.56 and 151,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,809.33, 376,488.56 and 151,950.65 is: 209,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,809.33 : 376,488.56 = 151,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,809.33/376,488.56 = 151,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,809.33x = 376,488.56 × 151,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,809.33x = 57,207,679,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207,679,708.59/272,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,698.40

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