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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,038.08, 375,405.06 and 151,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,038.08, 375,405.06 and 151,176.27 is: 208,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,038.08 : 375,405.06 = 151,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,038.08/375,405.06 = 151,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,038.08x = 375,405.06 × 151,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,038.08x = 56,752,336,709.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752,336,709.93/272,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,619.09

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