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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.63, 375,399.92 and 151,166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.63, 375,399.92 and 151,166.81 is: 208,610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.63 : 375,399.92 = 151,166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.63/375,399.92 = 151,166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.63x = 375,399.92 × 151,166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.63x = 56,748,006,735.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,748,006,735.13/272,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,610.42

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