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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,834.83, 376,523.64 and 151,976.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,834.83, 376,523.64 and 151,976.15 is: 209,733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,834.83 : 376,523.64 = 151,976.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,834.83/376,523.64 = 151,976.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,834.83x = 376,523.64 × 151,976.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,834.83x = 57,222,612,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,612,720.53/272,834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,733.53

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