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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,300.40, 375,784.91 and 151,450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,300.40, 375,784.91 and 151,450.43 is: 209,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,300.40 : 375,784.91 = 151,450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,300.40/375,784.91 = 151,450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,300.40x = 375,784.91 × 151,450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,300.40x = 56,912,784,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,912,784,706.71/272,300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,007.35

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