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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,246.56, 375,700.56 and 151,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,246.56, 375,700.56 and 151,385.26 is: 208,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,246.56 : 375,700.56 = 151,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,246.56/375,700.56 = 151,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,246.56x = 375,700.56 × 151,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,246.56x = 56,875,526,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875,526,957.75/272,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,911.83

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