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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,036.19, 375,419.07 and 151,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,036.19, 375,419.07 and 151,182.57 is: 208,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,036.19 : 375,419.07 = 151,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,036.19/375,419.07 = 151,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,036.19x = 375,419.07 × 151,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,036.19x = 56,756,819,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,819,829.61/272,036.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,637.02

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