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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,825.27, 376,510.48 and 151,966.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,825.27, 376,510.48 and 151,966.61 is: 209,720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,825.27 : 376,510.48 = 151,966.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,825.27/376,510.48 = 151,966.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,825.27x = 376,510.48 × 151,966.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,825.27x = 57,217,020,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217,020,433.03/272,825.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,720.39

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