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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,292.82, 375,735.32 and 151,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,292.82, 375,735.32 and 151,414.58 is: 208,936.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,292.82 : 375,735.32 = 151,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,292.82/375,735.32 = 151,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,292.82x = 375,735.32 × 151,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,292.82x = 56,891,805,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,891,805,668.97/272,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,936.12

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