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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,036.00, 375,418.80 and 151,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,036.00, 375,418.80 and 151,182.38 is: 208,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,036.00 : 375,418.80 = 151,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,036.00/375,418.80 = 151,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,036.00x = 375,418.80 × 151,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,036.00x = 56,756,708,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,708,619.29/272,036.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,636.75

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