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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,236.28, 375,684.75 and 151,370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,236.28, 375,684.75 and 151,370.37 is: 208,890.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,236.28 : 375,684.75 = 151,370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,236.28/375,684.75 = 151,370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,236.28x = 375,684.75 × 151,370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,236.28x = 56,867,539,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,867,539,610.86/272,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,890.38

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