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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,027.81, 375,407.46 and 151,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,027.81, 375,407.46 and 151,174.19 is: 208,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,027.81 : 375,407.46 = 151,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,027.81/375,407.46 = 151,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,027.81x = 375,407.46 × 151,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,027.81x = 56,751,916,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751,916,808.42/272,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,625.43

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