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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,025.27, 375,370.98 and 151,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,025.27, 375,370.98 and 151,158.90 is: 208,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,025.27 : 375,370.98 = 151,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,025.27/375,370.98 = 151,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,025.27x = 375,370.98 × 151,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,025.27x = 56,740,664,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740,664,428.72/272,025.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,586.01

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