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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,263.88, 375,695.39 and 151,385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,263.88, 375,695.39 and 151,385.66 is: 208,896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,263.88 : 375,695.39 = 151,385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,263.88/375,695.39 = 151,385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,263.88x = 375,695.39 × 151,385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,263.88x = 56,874,894,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,874,894,057.18/272,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,896.21

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