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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,293.82, 375,736.70 and 151,415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,293.82, 375,736.70 and 151,415.58 is: 208,937.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,293.82 : 375,736.70 = 151,415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,293.82/375,736.70 = 151,415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,293.82x = 375,736.70 × 151,415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,293.82x = 56,892,390,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,892,390,357.79/272,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,937.50

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