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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,856.95, 376,553.93 and 151,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,856.95, 376,553.93 and 151,998.20 is: 209,763.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,856.95 : 376,553.93 = 151,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,856.95/376,553.93 = 151,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,856.95x = 376,553.93 × 151,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,856.95x = 57,235,519,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235,519,562.93/272,856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,763.83

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