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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,213.50, 375,636.82 and 151,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,213.50, 375,636.82 and 151,350.34 is: 208,853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,213.50 : 375,636.82 = 151,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,213.50/375,636.82 = 151,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,213.50x = 375,636.82 × 151,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,213.50x = 56,852,760,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,852,760,423.52/272,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,853.57

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