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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,394.02, 375,898.12 and 151,532.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,394.02, 375,898.12 and 151,532.71 is: 209,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,394.02 : 375,898.12 = 151,532.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,394.02/375,898.12 = 151,532.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,394.02x = 375,898.12 × 151,532.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,394.02x = 56,960,859,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960,859,488.93/272,394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,112.00

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