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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,210, 375,632 and 151,346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,210, 375,632 and 151,346.84 is: 208,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,210 : 375,632 = 151,346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,210/375,632 = 151,346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,210x = 375,632 × 151,346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,210x = 56,850,716,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,850,716,202.88/272,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,848.74

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