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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,297.23, 375,741.38 and 151,419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,297.23, 375,741.38 and 151,419.00 is: 208,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,297.23 : 375,741.38 = 151,419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,297.23/375,741.38 = 151,419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,297.23x = 375,741.38 × 151,419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,297.23x = 56,894,385,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,894,385,805.80/272,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,942.21

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