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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,336.18, 375,818.52 and 151,474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,336.18, 375,818.52 and 151,474.86 is: 209,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,336.18 : 375,818.52 = 151,474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,336.18/375,818.52 = 151,474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,336.18x = 375,818.52 × 151,474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,336.18x = 56,927,057,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,057,702.41/272,336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,032.30

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