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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,432.64, 375,947.52 and 151,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,432.64, 375,947.52 and 151,569.92 is: 209,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,432.64 : 375,947.52 = 151,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,432.64/375,947.52 = 151,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,432.64x = 375,947.52 × 151,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,432.64x = 56,982,335,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982,335,530.60/272,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,161.19

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