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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,096.89, 375,493.32 and 151,249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,096.89, 375,493.32 and 151,249.41 is: 208,723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,096.89 : 375,493.32 = 151,249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,096.89/375,493.32 = 151,249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,096.89x = 375,493.32 × 151,249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,096.89x = 56,793,143,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,793,143,108.94/272,096.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,723.97

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