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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,001.19, 375,356.67 and 151,140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,001.19, 375,356.67 and 151,140.28 is: 208,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,001.19 : 375,356.67 = 151,140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,001.19/375,356.67 = 151,140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,001.19x = 375,356.67 × 151,140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,001.19x = 56,731,512,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,731,512,203.67/272,001.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,570.82

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