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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.19, 376,524.30 and 151,984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.19, 376,524.30 and 151,984.21 is: 209,737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.19 : 376,524.30 = 151,984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.19/376,524.30 = 151,984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.19x = 376,524.30 × 151,984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.19x = 57,225,748,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,748,281.30/272,844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,737.83

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