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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,197.53, 375,611.22 and 151,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,197.53, 375,611.22 and 151,331.40 is: 208,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,197.53 : 375,611.22 = 151,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,197.53/375,611.22 = 151,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,197.53x = 375,611.22 × 151,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,197.53x = 56,841,771,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,841,771,778.31/272,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,825.45

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