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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,299.82, 375,784.11 and 151,449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,299.82, 375,784.11 and 151,449.84 is: 209,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,299.82 : 375,784.11 = 151,449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,299.82/375,784.11 = 151,449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,299.82x = 375,784.11 × 151,449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,299.82x = 56,912,443,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,443,334.04/272,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,006.54

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