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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,442.96, 375,973.14 and 151,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,442.96, 375,973.14 and 151,589.34 is: 209,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,442.96 : 375,973.14 = 151,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,442.96/375,973.14 = 151,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,442.96x = 375,973.14 × 151,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,442.96x = 56,993,520,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,520,718.79/272,442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,194.32

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