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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,350.15, 375,837.67 and 151,488.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,350.15, 375,837.67 and 151,488.83 is: 209,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,350.15 : 375,837.67 = 151,488.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,350.15/375,837.67 = 151,488.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,350.15x = 375,837.67 × 151,488.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,350.15x = 56,935,210,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935,210,027.18/272,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,051.51

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