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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,420.92, 375,933.00 and 151,566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,420.92, 375,933.00 and 151,566.39 is: 209,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,420.92 : 375,933.00 = 151,566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,420.92/375,933.00 = 151,566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,420.92x = 375,933.00 × 151,566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,420.92x = 56,978,807,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978,807,407.68/272,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,157.24

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