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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,445.30, 375,976.43 and 151,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,445.30, 375,976.43 and 151,591.68 is: 209,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,445.30 : 375,976.43 = 151,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,445.30/375,976.43 = 151,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,445.30x = 375,976.43 × 151,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,445.30x = 56,994,897,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,897,906.14/272,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,197.58

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