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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,300.04, 375,774.84 and 151,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,300.04, 375,774.84 and 151,449.12 is: 209,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,300.04 : 375,774.84 = 151,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,300.04/375,774.84 = 151,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,300.04x = 375,774.84 × 151,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,300.04x = 56,910,768,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,910,768,836.14/272,300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,000.22

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