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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,324.57, 375,762.04 and 151,449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,324.57, 375,762.04 and 151,449.89 is: 208,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,324.57 : 375,762.04 = 151,449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,324.57/375,762.04 = 151,449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,324.57x = 375,762.04 × 151,449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,324.57x = 56,909,117,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,909,117,366.74/272,324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,975.34

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