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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,004.48, 375,358.86 and 151,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,004.48, 375,358.86 and 151,142.76 is: 208,572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,004.48 : 375,358.86 = 151,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,004.48/375,358.86 = 151,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,004.48x = 375,358.86 × 151,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,004.48x = 56,732,774,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,732,774,090.85/272,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,572.94

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