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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,461.21, 375,998.33 and 151,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,461.21, 375,998.33 and 151,607.59 is: 209,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,461.21 : 375,998.33 = 151,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,461.21/375,998.33 = 151,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,461.21x = 375,998.33 × 151,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,461.21x = 57,004,200,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,004,200,655.32/272,461.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,219.51

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