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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,189.43, 375,613.20 and 151,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,189.43, 375,613.20 and 151,333.38 is: 208,835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,189.43 : 375,613.20 = 151,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,189.43/375,613.20 = 151,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,189.43x = 375,613.20 × 151,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,189.43x = 56,842,815,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842,815,128.62/272,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,835.50

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