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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,336.93, 375,819.56 and 151,475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,336.93, 375,819.56 and 151,475.61 is: 209,033.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,336.93 : 375,819.56 = 151,475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,336.93/375,819.56 = 151,475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,336.93x = 375,819.56 × 151,475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,336.93x = 56,927,496,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,496,343.55/272,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,033.34

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