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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,001.05, 375,353.98 and 151,139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,001.05, 375,353.98 and 151,139.23 is: 208,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,001.05 : 375,353.98 = 151,139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,001.05/375,353.98 = 151,139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,001.05x = 375,353.98 × 151,139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,001.05x = 56,730,711,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,730,711,514.64/272,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,567.99

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