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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,291.47, 375,771.81 and 151,437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,291.47, 375,771.81 and 151,437.85 is: 208,989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,291.47 : 375,771.81 = 151,437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,291.47/375,771.81 = 151,437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,291.47x = 375,771.81 × 151,437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,291.47x = 56,906,074,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,906,074,997.01/272,291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,989.56

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