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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,195.92, 375,630.02 and 151,333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,195.92, 375,630.02 and 151,333.39 is: 208,839.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,195.92 : 375,630.02 = 151,333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,195.92/375,630.02 = 151,333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,195.92x = 375,630.02 × 151,333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,195.92x = 56,845,362,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,845,362,434.22/272,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,839.88

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