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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,253.78, 375,710.67 and 151,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,253.78, 375,710.67 and 151,393.82 is: 208,923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,253.78 : 375,710.67 = 151,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,253.78/375,710.67 = 151,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,253.78x = 375,710.67 × 151,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,253.78x = 56,880,271,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,880,271,667.51/272,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,923.72

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