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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,100.70, 375,482.89 and 151,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,100.70, 375,482.89 and 151,237.83 is: 208,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,100.70 : 375,482.89 = 151,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,100.70/375,482.89 = 151,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,100.70x = 375,482.89 × 151,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,100.70x = 56,787,217,485.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,217,485.73/272,100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,699.27

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