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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,447.72, 375,948.42 and 151,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,447.72, 375,948.42 and 151,569.80 is: 209,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,447.72 : 375,948.42 = 151,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,447.72/375,948.42 = 151,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,447.72x = 375,948.42 × 151,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,447.72x = 56,982,426,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982,426,829.72/272,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,149.95

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