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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,334.17, 375,815.77 and 151,472.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,334.17, 375,815.77 and 151,472.86 is: 209,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,334.17 : 375,815.77 = 151,472.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,334.17/375,815.77 = 151,472.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,334.17x = 375,815.77 × 151,472.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,334.17x = 56,925,886,878.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925,886,878.56/272,334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,029.54

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