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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,841.14, 376,527.33 and 151,984.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,841.14, 376,527.33 and 151,984.35 is: 209,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,841.14 : 376,527.33 = 151,984.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,841.14/376,527.33 = 151,984.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,841.14x = 376,527.33 × 151,984.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,841.14x = 57,226,261,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,261,507.29/272,841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,742.05

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