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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,028.72, 375,375.72 and 151,162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,028.72, 375,375.72 and 151,162.32 is: 208,590.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,028.72 : 375,375.72 = 151,162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,028.72/375,375.72 = 151,162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,028.72x = 375,375.72 × 151,162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,028.72x = 56,742,664,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,742,664,706.87/272,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,590.71

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