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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,445.34, 375,976.44 and 151,591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,445.34, 375,976.44 and 151,591.72 is: 209,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,445.34 : 375,976.44 = 151,591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,445.34/375,976.44 = 151,591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,445.34x = 375,976.44 × 151,591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,445.34x = 56,994,915,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,994,915,219.08/272,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,197.61

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