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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,187.47, 375,631.17 and 151,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,187.47, 375,631.17 and 151,341.14 is: 208,857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,187.47 : 375,631.17 = 151,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,187.47/375,631.17 = 151,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,187.47x = 375,631.17 × 151,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,187.47x = 56,848,449,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,848,449,487.33/272,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,857.70

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