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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,725.22, 377,739.56 and 151,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,725.22, 377,739.56 and 151,217.64 is: 208,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,725.22 : 377,739.56 = 151,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,725.22/377,739.56 = 151,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,725.22x = 377,739.56 × 151,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,725.22x = 57,120,884,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120,884,857.34/273,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,679.65

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