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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,030.86, 375,412.04 and 151,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,030.86, 375,412.04 and 151,177.24 is: 208,629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,030.86 : 375,412.04 = 151,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,030.86/375,412.04 = 151,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,030.86x = 375,412.04 × 151,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,030.86x = 56,753,756,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,753,756,069.97/272,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,629.84

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