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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,336.55, 375,819.04 and 151,475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,336.55, 375,819.04 and 151,475.23 is: 209,032.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,336.55 : 375,819.04 = 151,475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,336.55/375,819.04 = 151,475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,336.55x = 375,819.04 × 151,475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,336.55x = 56,927,276,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,276,181.50/272,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,032.82

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