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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,023.27, 375,368.22 and 151,156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,023.27, 375,368.22 and 151,156.90 is: 208,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,023.27 : 375,368.22 = 151,156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,023.27/375,368.22 = 151,156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,023.27x = 375,368.22 × 151,156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,023.27x = 56,739,496,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739,496,493.72/272,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,583.25

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