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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,451.85, 375,960.23 and 151,593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,451.85, 375,960.23 and 151,593.37 is: 209,185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,451.85 : 375,960.23 = 151,593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,451.85/375,960.23 = 151,593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,451.85x = 375,960.23 × 151,593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,451.85x = 56,993,077,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,077,493.71/272,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,185.87

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