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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.15, 376,550.07 and 151,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.15, 376,550.07 and 151,995.41 is: 209,759.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.15 : 376,550.07 = 151,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.15/376,550.07 = 151,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.15x = 376,550.07 × 151,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.15x = 57,233,882,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,882,275.18/272,854.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,759.98

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