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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,043.36, 375,412.26 and 151,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,043.36, 375,412.26 and 151,181.58 is: 208,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,043.36 : 375,412.26 = 151,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,043.36/375,412.26 = 151,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,043.36x = 375,412.26 × 151,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,043.36x = 56,755,418,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,755,418,618.17/272,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,626.37

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