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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,041.08, 375,409.20 and 151,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,041.08, 375,409.20 and 151,179.27 is: 208,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,041.08 : 375,409.20 = 151,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,041.08/375,409.20 = 151,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,041.08x = 375,409.20 × 151,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,041.08x = 56,754,088,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,754,088,807.28/272,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,623.23

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