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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,093.10, 375,489.90 and 151,245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,093.10, 375,489.90 and 151,245.63 is: 208,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,093.10 : 375,489.90 = 151,245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,093.10/375,489.90 = 151,245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,093.10x = 375,489.90 × 151,245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,093.10x = 56,791,206,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,791,206,909.52/272,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,719.76

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