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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,287.47, 375,766.29 and 151,433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,287.47, 375,766.29 and 151,433.85 is: 208,984.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,287.47 : 375,766.29 = 151,433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,287.47/375,766.29 = 151,433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,287.47x = 375,766.29 × 151,433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,287.47x = 56,903,735,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,903,735,994.92/272,287.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,984.04

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