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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,295.82, 375,739.46 and 151,417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,295.82, 375,739.46 and 151,417.58 is: 208,940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,295.82 : 375,739.46 = 151,417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,295.82/375,739.46 = 151,417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,295.82x = 375,739.46 × 151,417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,295.82x = 56,893,559,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,893,559,743.71/272,295.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,940.26

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