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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,008.18, 375,363.80 and 151,146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,008.18, 375,363.80 and 151,146.37 is: 208,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,008.18 : 375,363.80 = 151,146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,008.18/375,363.80 = 151,146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,008.18x = 375,363.80 × 151,146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,008.18x = 56,734,875,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,875,043.67/272,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,577.83

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