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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,451.92, 375,980.04 and 153,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,451.92, 375,980.04 and 153,219.92 is: 211,441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,451.92 : 375,980.04 = 153,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,451.92/375,980.04 = 153,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,451.92x = 375,980.04 × 153,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,451.92x = 57,607,631,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607,631,650.40/272,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,441.46

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