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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,291.06, 375,739.89 and 151,432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,291.06, 375,739.89 and 151,432.58 is: 208,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,291.06 : 375,739.89 = 151,432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,291.06/375,739.89 = 151,432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,291.06x = 375,739.89 × 151,432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,291.06x = 56,899,260,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,899,260,951.62/272,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,964.85

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