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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,441.58, 375,971.24 and 151,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,441.58, 375,971.24 and 151,587.96 is: 209,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,441.58 : 375,971.24 = 151,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,441.58/375,971.24 = 151,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,441.58x = 375,971.24 × 151,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,441.58x = 56,992,713,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,992,713,290.27/272,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,192.42

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