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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.70, 376,548.07 and 151,993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.70, 376,548.07 and 151,993.95 is: 209,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.70 : 376,548.07 = 151,993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.70/376,548.07 = 151,993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.70x = 376,548.07 × 151,993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.70x = 57,233,027,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,027,764.21/272,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,757.97

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