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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,032.07, 375,399.27 and 151,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,032.07, 375,399.27 and 151,171.16 is: 208,613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,032.07 : 375,399.27 = 151,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,032.07/375,399.27 = 151,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,032.07x = 375,399.27 × 151,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,032.07x = 56,749,541,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,749,541,232.06/272,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,613.43

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