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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,853.26, 376,548.84 and 151,994.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,853.26, 376,548.84 and 151,994.51 is: 209,758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,853.26 : 376,548.84 = 151,994.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,853.26/376,548.84 = 151,994.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,853.26x = 376,548.84 × 151,994.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,853.26x = 57,233,356,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,356,426.87/272,853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,758.74

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