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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.03, 376,476.18 and 151,983.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.03, 376,476.18 and 151,983.31 is: 209,709.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.03 : 376,476.18 = 151,983.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.03/376,476.18 = 151,983.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.03x = 376,476.18 × 151,983.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.03x = 57,218,096,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,096,153.83/272,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,709.14

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