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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,445.21, 375,976.26 and 151,591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,445.21, 375,976.26 and 151,591.59 is: 209,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,445.21 : 375,976.26 = 151,591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,445.21/375,976.26 = 151,591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,445.21x = 375,976.26 × 151,591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,445.21x = 56,994,839,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,839,055.65/272,445.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,197.43

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