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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,237.28, 375,686.13 and 151,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,237.28, 375,686.13 and 151,371.37 is: 208,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,237.28 : 375,686.13 = 151,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,237.28/375,686.13 = 151,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,237.28x = 375,686.13 × 151,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,237.28x = 56,868,124,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868,124,188.10/272,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,891.76

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