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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,104.64, 375,463.04 and 151,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,104.64, 375,463.04 and 151,246.72 is: 208,697.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,104.64 : 375,463.04 = 151,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,104.64/375,463.04 = 151,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,104.64x = 375,463.04 × 151,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,104.64x = 56,787,553,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,787,553,281.23/272,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,697.48

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