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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,336.43, 375,818.86 and 151,475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,336.43, 375,818.86 and 151,475.11 is: 209,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,336.43 : 375,818.86 = 151,475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,336.43/375,818.86 = 151,475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,336.43x = 375,818.86 × 151,475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,336.43x = 56,927,203,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,203,158.57/272,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,032.64

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