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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,443.58, 375,974 and 151,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,443.58, 375,974 and 151,589.96 is: 209,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,443.58 : 375,974 = 151,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,443.58/375,974 = 151,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,443.58x = 375,974 × 151,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,443.58x = 56,993,883,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,883,621.04/272,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,195.18

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