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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.16, 376,474.97 and 151,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.16, 376,474.97 and 151,982.44 is: 209,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.16 : 376,474.97 = 151,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.16/376,474.97 = 151,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.16x = 376,474.97 × 151,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.16x = 57,217,583,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217,583,978.30/272,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,707.93

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