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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.44, 375,647.73 and 151,353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.44, 375,647.73 and 151,353.14 is: 208,874.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.44 : 375,647.73 = 151,353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.44/375,647.73 = 151,353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.44x = 375,647.73 × 151,353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.44x = 56,855,463,469.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855,463,469.37/272,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,874.29

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