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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,302.85, 375,749.15 and 151,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,302.85, 375,749.15 and 151,424.60 is: 208,949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,302.85 : 375,749.15 = 151,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,302.85/375,749.15 = 151,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,302.85x = 375,749.15 × 151,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,302.85x = 56,897,662,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,897,662,103.22/272,302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,949.93

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