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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,351.29, 375,867.48 and 151,515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,351.29, 375,867.48 and 151,515.34 is: 209,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,351.29 : 375,867.48 = 151,515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,351.29/375,867.48 = 151,515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,351.29x = 375,867.48 × 151,515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,351.29x = 56,949,689,027.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,949,689,027.14/272,351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,103.80

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