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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.02, 376,547.14 and 151,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.02, 376,547.14 and 151,993.28 is: 209,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.02 : 376,547.14 = 151,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.02/376,547.14 = 151,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.02x = 376,547.14 × 151,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.02x = 57,232,633,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,633,041.54/272,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,757.04

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