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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,846.41, 376,478.08 and 151,984.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,846.41, 376,478.08 and 151,984.69 is: 209,711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,846.41 : 376,478.08 = 151,984.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,846.41/376,478.08 = 151,984.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,846.41x = 376,478.08 × 151,984.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,846.41x = 57,218,902,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,218,902,959.44/272,846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,711.04

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