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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,292.06, 375,741.27 and 151,433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,292.06, 375,741.27 and 151,433.58 is: 208,966.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,292.06 : 375,741.27 = 151,433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,292.06/375,741.27 = 151,433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,292.06x = 375,741.27 × 151,433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,292.06x = 56,899,845,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,899,845,669.85/272,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,966.23

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