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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,853.15, 376,548.69 and 151,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,853.15, 376,548.69 and 151,994.41 is: 209,758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,853.15 : 376,548.69 = 151,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,853.15/376,548.69 = 151,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,853.15x = 376,548.69 × 151,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,853.15x = 57,233,295,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,295,601.43/272,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,758.61

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