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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.94, 376,487.02 and 151,991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.94, 376,487.02 and 151,991.22 is: 209,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.94 : 376,487.02 = 151,991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.94/376,487.02 = 151,991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.94x = 376,487.02 × 151,991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.94x = 57,222,721,483.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,222,721,483.96/272,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,720.01

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