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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.26, 376,550.22 and 151,995.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.26, 376,550.22 and 151,995.51 is: 209,760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.26 : 376,550.22 = 151,995.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.26/376,550.22 = 151,995.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.26x = 376,550.22 × 151,995.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.26x = 57,233,942,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233,942,729.51/272,854.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,760.12

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