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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,029.86, 375,410.66 and 151,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,029.86, 375,410.66 and 151,176.24 is: 208,628.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,029.86 : 375,410.66 = 151,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,029.86/375,410.66 = 151,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,029.86x = 375,410.66 × 151,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,029.86x = 56,753,171,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,753,171,278.84/272,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,628.46

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