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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,986.72, 378,085.38 and 151,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,986.72, 378,085.38 and 151,471.76 is: 209,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,986.72 : 378,085.38 = 151,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,986.72/378,085.38 = 151,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,986.72x = 378,085.38 × 151,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,986.72x = 57,269,255,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,255,480.42/273,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,022.01

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