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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,257.20, 375,712.92 and 151,409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,257.20, 375,712.92 and 151,409.52 is: 208,944.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,257.20 : 375,712.92 = 151,409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,257.20/375,712.92 = 151,409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,257.20x = 375,712.92 × 151,409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,257.20x = 56,886,512,875.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,886,512,875.00/272,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,944.02

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