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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,045.21, 375,414.89 and 151,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,045.21, 375,414.89 and 151,183.44 is: 208,628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,045.21 : 375,414.89 = 151,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,045.21/375,414.89 = 151,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,045.21x = 375,414.89 × 151,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,045.21x = 56,756,513,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756,513,741.50/272,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,628.98

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