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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.26, 376,547.46 and 151,993.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.26, 376,547.46 and 151,993.51 is: 209,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.26 : 376,547.46 = 151,993.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.26/376,547.46 = 151,993.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.26x = 376,547.46 × 151,993.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.26x = 57,232,770,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,770,597.67/272,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,757.37

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