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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,446.09, 375,977.47 and 151,592.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,446.09, 375,977.47 and 151,592.47 is: 209,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,446.09 : 375,977.47 = 151,592.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,446.09/375,977.47 = 151,592.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,446.09x = 375,977.47 × 151,592.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,446.09x = 56,995,353,341.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995,353,341.65/272,446.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,198.65

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