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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,681.99, 377,673.58 and 151,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,681.99, 377,673.58 and 151,172.18 is: 208,613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,681.99 : 377,673.58 = 151,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,681.99/377,673.58 = 151,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,681.99x = 377,673.58 × 151,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,681.99x = 57,093,736,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093,736,965.02/273,681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,613.42

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