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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,346.44, 375,829.07 and 151,484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,346.44, 375,829.07 and 151,484.31 is: 209,043.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,346.44 : 375,829.07 = 151,484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,346.44/375,829.07 = 151,484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,346.44x = 375,829.07 × 151,484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,346.44x = 56,932,206,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,932,206,589.47/272,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,043.33

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