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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,343.30, 375,828.35 and 151,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,343.30, 375,828.35 and 151,481.99 is: 209,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,343.30 : 375,828.35 = 151,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,343.30/375,828.35 = 151,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,343.30x = 375,828.35 × 151,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,343.30x = 56,931,223,719.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,931,223,719.86/272,343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,042.13

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