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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,006.92, 375,362.06 and 151,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,006.92, 375,362.06 and 151,145.08 is: 208,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,006.92 : 375,362.06 = 151,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,006.92/375,362.06 = 151,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,006.92x = 375,362.06 × 151,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,006.92x = 56,734,128,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,128,587.66/272,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,576.05

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