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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,442.58, 375,972.62 and 151,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,442.58, 375,972.62 and 151,588.96 is: 209,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,442.58 : 375,972.62 = 151,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,442.58/375,972.62 = 151,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,442.58x = 375,972.62 × 151,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,442.58x = 56,993,298,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,298,454.28/272,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,193.80

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