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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,333.93, 375,815.42 and 151,472.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,333.93, 375,815.42 and 151,472.61 is: 209,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,333.93 : 375,815.42 = 151,472.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,333.93/375,815.42 = 151,472.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,333.93x = 375,815.42 × 151,472.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,333.93x = 56,925,741,788.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,741,788.28/272,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,029.20

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