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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,244.22, 375,681.58 and 151,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,244.22, 375,681.58 and 151,382.92 is: 208,899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,244.22 : 375,681.58 = 151,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,244.22/375,681.58 = 151,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,244.22x = 375,681.58 × 151,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,244.22x = 56,871,772,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,871,772,664.18/272,244.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,899.83

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