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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,033.19, 375,414.92 and 151,179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,033.19, 375,414.92 and 151,179.57 is: 208,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,033.19 : 375,414.92 = 151,179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,033.19/375,414.92 = 151,179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,033.19x = 375,414.92 × 151,179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,033.19x = 56,755,066,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755,066,555.13/272,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,632.88

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