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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,444.84, 375,975.75 and 151,591.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,444.84, 375,975.75 and 151,591.22 is: 209,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,444.84 : 375,975.75 = 151,591.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,444.84/375,975.75 = 151,591.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,444.84x = 375,975.75 × 151,591.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,444.84x = 56,994,619,995.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,619,995.08/272,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,196.92

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