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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,016.90, 375,361.83 and 151,156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,016.90, 375,361.83 and 151,156.26 is: 208,583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,016.90 : 375,361.83 = 151,156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,016.90/375,361.83 = 151,156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,016.90x = 375,361.83 × 151,156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,016.90x = 56,738,290,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,738,290,369.56/272,016.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,583.70

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