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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,452.85, 375,961.61 and 151,594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,452.85, 375,961.61 and 151,594.37 is: 209,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,452.85 : 375,961.61 = 151,594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,452.85/375,961.61 = 151,594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,452.85x = 375,961.61 × 151,594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,452.85x = 56,993,662,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993,662,654.16/272,452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,187.25

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