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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,217.44, 375,677.04 and 151,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,217.44, 375,677.04 and 151,385.72 is: 208,921.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,217.44 : 375,677.04 = 151,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,217.44/375,677.04 = 151,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,217.44x = 375,677.04 × 151,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,217.44x = 56,872,139,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,872,139,187.87/272,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,921.73

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