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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,842.14, 376,528.71 and 151,985.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,842.14, 376,528.71 and 151,985.35 is: 209,743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,842.14 : 376,528.71 = 151,985.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,842.14/376,528.71 = 151,985.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,842.14x = 376,528.71 × 151,985.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,842.14x = 57,226,847,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,847,774.40/272,842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,743.44

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