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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.76, 375,403.14 and 151,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.76, 375,403.14 and 151,182.38 is: 208,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.76 : 375,403.14 = 151,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.76/375,403.14 = 151,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.76x = 375,403.14 × 151,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.76x = 56,754,340,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,754,340,164.67/272,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,632.84

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