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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,852.95, 376,548.41 and 151,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,852.95, 376,548.41 and 151,994.20 is: 209,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,852.95 : 376,548.41 = 151,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,852.95/376,548.41 = 151,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,852.95x = 376,548.41 × 151,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,852.95x = 57,233,174,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,174,339.22/272,852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,758.32

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