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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.76, 376,550.91 and 151,996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.76, 376,550.91 and 151,996.01 is: 209,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.76 : 376,550.91 = 151,996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.76/376,550.91 = 151,996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.76x = 376,550.91 × 151,996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.76x = 57,234,235,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234,235,881.87/272,854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,760.81

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