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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,206.44, 375,661.90 and 151,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,206.44, 375,661.90 and 151,374.76 is: 208,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,206.44 : 375,661.90 = 151,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,206.44/375,661.90 = 151,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,206.44x = 375,661.90 × 151,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,206.44x = 56,865,729,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,729,953.64/272,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,906.63

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