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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,846.29, 376,477.91 and 151,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,846.29, 376,477.91 and 151,984.57 is: 209,710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,846.29 : 376,477.91 = 151,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,846.29/376,477.91 = 151,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,846.29x = 376,477.91 × 151,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,846.29x = 57,218,830,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,830,623.54/272,846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,710.87

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