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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,337.18, 375,819.90 and 151,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,337.18, 375,819.90 and 151,475.86 is: 209,033.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,337.18 : 375,819.90 = 151,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,337.18/375,819.90 = 151,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,337.18x = 375,819.90 × 151,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,337.18x = 56,927,642,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,927,642,557.61/272,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,033.68

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