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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,253.73, 375,701.62 and 151,391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,253.73, 375,701.62 and 151,391.81 is: 208,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,253.73 : 375,701.62 = 151,391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,253.73/375,701.62 = 151,391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,253.73x = 375,701.62 × 151,391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,253.73x = 56,878,148,271.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,878,148,271.73/272,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,915.96

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