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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,111.68, 375,492.52 and 151,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,111.68, 375,492.52 and 151,243.48 is: 208,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,111.68 : 375,492.52 = 151,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,111.68/375,492.52 = 151,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,111.68x = 375,492.52 × 151,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,111.68x = 56,790,795,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,790,795,438.77/272,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,704.00

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