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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,192.94, 375,643.23 and 151,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,192.94, 375,643.23 and 151,361.22 is: 208,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,192.94 : 375,643.23 = 151,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,192.94/375,643.23 = 151,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,192.94x = 375,643.23 × 151,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,192.94x = 56,857,817,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,857,817,577.54/272,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,887.92

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