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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,024.77, 375,370.29 and 151,158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,024.77, 375,370.29 and 151,158.40 is: 208,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,024.77 : 375,370.29 = 151,158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,024.77/375,370.29 = 151,158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,024.77x = 375,370.29 × 151,158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,024.77x = 56,740,372,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740,372,443.94/272,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,585.32

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