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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,344.28, 375,857.82 and 151,508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,344.28, 375,857.82 and 151,508.34 is: 209,094.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,344.28 : 375,857.82 = 151,508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,344.28/375,857.82 = 151,508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,344.28x = 375,857.82 × 151,508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,344.28x = 56,945,594,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945,594,384.22/272,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,094.15

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