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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,345.59, 375,831.38 and 151,484.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,345.59, 375,831.38 and 151,484.27 is: 209,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,345.59 : 375,831.38 = 151,484.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,345.59/375,831.38 = 151,484.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,345.59x = 375,831.38 × 151,484.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,345.59x = 56,932,541,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,541,484.97/272,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,045.22

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