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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,243.56, 375,696.42 and 151,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,243.56, 375,696.42 and 151,382.25 is: 208,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,243.56 : 375,696.42 = 151,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,243.56/375,696.42 = 151,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,243.56x = 375,696.42 × 151,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,243.56x = 56,873,769,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,873,769,376.55/272,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,907.68

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