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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,844.72, 376,520.04 and 151,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,844.72, 376,520.04 and 151,985.84 is: 209,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,844.72 : 376,520.04 = 151,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,844.72/376,520.04 = 151,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,844.72x = 376,520.04 × 151,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,844.72x = 57,225,714,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,714,556.23/272,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,737.30

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