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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,223.27, 375,674.63 and 151,369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,223.27, 375,674.63 and 151,369.65 is: 208,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,223.27 : 375,674.63 = 151,369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,223.27/375,674.63 = 151,369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,223.27x = 375,674.63 × 151,369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,223.27x = 56,865,736,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,736,500.13/272,223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,893.74

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