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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.54, 376,475.49 and 151,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.54, 376,475.49 and 151,982.82 is: 209,708.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.54 : 376,475.49 = 151,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.54/376,475.49 = 151,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.54x = 376,475.49 × 151,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.54x = 57,217,806,631.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,217,806,631.08/272,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,708.45

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