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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,034.19, 375,416.30 and 151,180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,034.19, 375,416.30 and 151,180.57 is: 208,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,034.19 : 375,416.30 = 151,180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,034.19/375,416.30 = 151,180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,034.19x = 375,416.30 × 151,180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,034.19x = 56,755,650,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755,650,221.29/272,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,634.25

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