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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,428.34, 375,918.45 and 151,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,428.34, 375,918.45 and 151,539.08 is: 209,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,428.34 : 375,918.45 = 151,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,428.34/375,918.45 = 151,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,428.34x = 375,918.45 × 151,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,428.34x = 56,966,336,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966,336,068.03/272,428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,105.76

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