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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,845.16, 376,476.35 and 151,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,845.16, 376,476.35 and 151,983.44 is: 209,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,845.16 : 376,476.35 = 151,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,845.16/376,476.35 = 151,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,845.16x = 376,476.35 × 151,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,845.16x = 57,218,170,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,170,751.64/272,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,709.31

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