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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,010.52, 375,361.50 and 151,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,010.52, 375,361.50 and 151,159.96 is: 208,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,010.52 : 375,361.50 = 151,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,010.52/375,361.50 = 151,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,010.52x = 375,361.50 × 151,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,010.52x = 56,739,629,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739,629,325.54/272,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,593.51

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