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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,854.95, 376,551.17 and 151,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,854.95, 376,551.17 and 151,996.20 is: 209,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,854.95 : 376,551.17 = 151,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,854.95/376,551.17 = 151,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,854.95x = 376,551.17 × 151,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,854.95x = 57,234,346,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,234,346,945.55/272,854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,761.07

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