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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,244.38, 375,675.75 and 151,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,244.38, 375,675.75 and 151,378.20 is: 208,889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,244.38 : 375,675.75 = 151,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,244.38/375,675.75 = 151,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,244.38x = 375,675.75 × 151,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,244.38x = 56,869,118,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,869,118,818.65/272,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,889.97

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