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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,046.26, 375,424.61 and 151,187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,046.26, 375,424.61 and 151,187.17 is: 208,638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,046.26 : 375,424.61 = 151,187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,046.26/375,424.61 = 151,187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,046.26x = 375,424.61 × 151,187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,046.26x = 56,759,382,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,759,382,639.76/272,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,638.72

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