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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,199.94, 375,648.42 and 151,353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,199.94, 375,648.42 and 151,353.64 is: 208,874.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,199.94 : 375,648.42 = 151,353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,199.94/375,648.42 = 151,353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,199.94x = 375,648.42 × 151,353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,199.94x = 56,855,755,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855,755,727.25/272,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,874.98

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