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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,441.34, 375,993.63 and 151,580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,441.34, 375,993.63 and 151,580.70 is: 209,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,441.34 : 375,993.63 = 151,580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,441.34/375,993.63 = 151,580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,441.34x = 375,993.63 × 151,580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,441.34x = 56,993,377,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,377,630.94/272,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,195.04

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