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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,302.16, 375,787.34 and 151,452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,302.16, 375,787.34 and 151,452.18 is: 209,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,302.16 : 375,787.34 = 151,452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,302.16/375,787.34 = 151,452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,302.16x = 375,787.34 × 151,452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,302.16x = 56,913,811,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,913,811,859.40/272,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,009.77

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