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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,022.76, 375,393.45 and 151,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,022.76, 375,393.45 and 151,175.35 is: 208,623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,022.76 : 375,393.45 = 151,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,022.76/375,393.45 = 151,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,022.76x = 375,393.45 × 151,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,022.76x = 56,750,236,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,750,236,191.46/272,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,623.12

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