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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,447.82, 375,979.86 and 151,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,447.82, 375,979.86 and 151,594.20 is: 209,201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,447.82 : 375,979.86 = 151,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,447.82/375,979.86 = 151,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,447.82x = 375,979.86 × 151,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,447.82x = 56,996,366,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,996,366,092.81/272,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,201.04

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