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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,339.18, 375,822.66 and 151,477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,339.18, 375,822.66 and 151,477.86 is: 209,036.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,339.18 : 375,822.66 = 151,477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,339.18/375,822.66 = 151,477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,339.18x = 375,822.66 × 151,477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,339.18x = 56,928,812,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,928,812,276.31/272,339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,036.44

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