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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,853.29, 376,548.89 and 151,994.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,853.29, 376,548.89 and 151,994.54 is: 209,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,853.29 : 376,548.89 = 151,994.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,853.29/376,548.89 = 151,994.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,853.29x = 376,548.89 × 151,994.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,853.29x = 57,233,375,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,375,504.46/272,853.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,758.79

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