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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,451.59, 375,985.04 and 151,597.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,451.59, 375,985.04 and 151,597.97 is: 209,206.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,451.59 : 375,985.04 = 151,597.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,451.59/375,985.04 = 151,597.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,451.59x = 375,985.04 × 151,597.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,451.59x = 56,998,566,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,998,566,176.45/272,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,206.22

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