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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,302.11, 375,748.11 and 151,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,302.11, 375,748.11 and 151,423.85 is: 208,948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,302.11 : 375,748.11 = 151,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,302.11/375,748.11 = 151,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,302.11x = 375,748.11 × 151,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,302.11x = 56,897,223,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897,223,567.68/272,302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,948.89

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