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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,204.60, 375,642.01 and 151,342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,204.60, 375,642.01 and 151,342.07 is: 208,851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,204.60 : 375,642.01 = 151,342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,204.60/375,642.01 = 151,342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,204.60x = 375,642.01 × 151,342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,204.60x = 56,850,439,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,439,933.11/272,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,851.87

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