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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,195.94, 375,642.90 and 151,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,195.94, 375,642.90 and 151,349.64 is: 208,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,195.94 : 375,642.90 = 151,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,195.94/375,642.90 = 151,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,195.94x = 375,642.90 × 151,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,195.94x = 56,853,417,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853,417,683.56/272,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,869.46

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