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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,429.59, 375,920.17 and 151,540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,429.59, 375,920.17 and 151,540.33 is: 209,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,429.59 : 375,920.17 = 151,540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,429.59/375,920.17 = 151,540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,429.59x = 375,920.17 × 151,540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,429.59x = 56,967,066,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,066,615.46/272,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,107.49

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