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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,402.46, 375,909.73 and 151,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,402.46, 375,909.73 and 151,541.15 is: 209,123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,402.46 : 375,909.73 = 151,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,402.46/375,909.73 = 151,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,402.46x = 375,909.73 × 151,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,402.46x = 56,965,790,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965,790,521.99/272,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,123.63

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