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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,444.34, 375,975.06 and 151,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,444.34, 375,975.06 and 151,590.72 is: 209,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,444.34 : 375,975.06 = 151,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,444.34/375,975.06 = 151,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,444.34x = 375,975.06 × 151,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,444.34x = 56,994,330,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,330,047.44/272,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,196.23

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