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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,101.20, 375,483.57 and 151,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,101.20, 375,483.57 and 151,238.34 is: 208,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,101.20 : 375,483.57 = 151,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,101.20/375,483.57 = 151,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,101.20x = 375,483.57 × 151,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,101.20x = 56,787,511,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,511,824.07/272,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,699.97

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