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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,301.32, 375,786.18 and 151,451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,301.32, 375,786.18 and 151,451.34 is: 209,008.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,301.32 : 375,786.18 = 151,451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,301.32/375,786.18 = 151,451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,301.32x = 375,786.18 × 151,451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,301.32x = 56,913,320,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913,320,514.48/272,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,008.61

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