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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.54, 375,635.03 and 151,337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.54, 375,635.03 and 151,337.01 is: 208,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.54 : 375,635.03 = 151,337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.54/375,635.03 = 151,337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.54x = 375,635.03 × 151,337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.54x = 56,847,481,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,847,481,534.78/272,199.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,844.88

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