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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,303.85, 375,750.52 and 151,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,303.85, 375,750.52 and 151,425.60 is: 208,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,303.85 : 375,750.52 = 151,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,303.85/375,750.52 = 151,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,303.85x = 375,750.52 × 151,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,303.85x = 56,898,247,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,898,247,941.31/272,303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,951.32

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