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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.29, 375,634.68 and 151,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.29, 375,634.68 and 151,336.76 is: 208,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.29 : 375,634.68 = 151,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.29/375,634.68 = 151,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.29x = 375,634.68 × 151,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.29x = 56,847,335,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847,335,414.84/272,199.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,844.54

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