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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,236.02, 375,692.22 and 151,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,236.02, 375,692.22 and 151,382.40 is: 208,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,236.02 : 375,692.22 = 151,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,236.02/375,692.22 = 151,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,236.02x = 375,692.22 × 151,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,236.02x = 56,873,189,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,873,189,924.93/272,236.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,911.33

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