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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.52, 375,369.96 and 151,158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.52, 375,369.96 and 151,158.15 is: 208,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.52 : 375,369.96 = 151,158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.52/375,369.96 = 151,158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.52x = 375,369.96 × 151,158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.52x = 56,740,228,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740,228,719.17/272,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,584.98

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