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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,246.18, 375,700.03 and 151,384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,246.18, 375,700.03 and 151,384.87 is: 208,911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,246.18 : 375,700.03 = 151,384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,246.18/375,700.03 = 151,384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,246.18x = 375,700.03 × 151,384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,246.18x = 56,875,298,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,298,322.05/272,246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,911.29

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