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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,437.84, 375,931.56 and 151,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,437.84, 375,931.56 and 151,548.58 is: 209,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,437.84 : 375,931.56 = 151,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,437.84/375,931.56 = 151,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,437.84x = 375,931.56 × 151,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,437.84x = 56,971,894,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971,894,095.18/272,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,118.87

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