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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,019.02, 375,374.87 and 151,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,019.02, 375,374.87 and 151,159.22 is: 208,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,019.02 : 375,374.87 = 151,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,019.02/375,374.87 = 151,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,019.02x = 375,374.87 × 151,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,019.02x = 56,741,372,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,741,372,748.90/272,019.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,593.41

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