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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,436.84, 375,930.18 and 151,547.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,436.84, 375,930.18 and 151,547.58 is: 209,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,436.84 : 375,930.18 = 151,547.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,436.84/375,930.18 = 151,547.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,436.84x = 375,930.18 × 151,547.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,436.84x = 56,971,309,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971,309,027.96/272,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,117.49

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