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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,204.44, 375,659.14 and 151,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,204.44, 375,659.14 and 151,372.76 is: 208,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,204.44 : 375,659.14 = 151,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,204.44/375,659.14 = 151,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,204.44x = 375,659.14 × 151,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,204.44x = 56,864,560,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,864,560,841.03/272,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,903.87

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