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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,085.57, 375,484.47 and 151,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,085.57, 375,484.47 and 151,231.95 is: 208,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,085.57 : 375,484.47 = 151,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,085.57/375,484.47 = 151,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,085.57x = 375,484.47 × 151,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,085.57x = 56,785,248,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,785,248,592.82/272,085.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,703.64

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