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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,446.72, 375,947.04 and 151,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,446.72, 375,947.04 and 151,568.80 is: 209,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,446.72 : 375,947.04 = 151,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,446.72/375,947.04 = 151,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,446.72x = 375,947.04 × 151,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,446.72x = 56,981,841,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981,841,716.35/272,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,148.57

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