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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,062.08, 375,444 and 151,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,062.08, 375,444 and 151,201.44 is: 208,657.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,062.08 : 375,444 = 151,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,062.08/375,444 = 151,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,062.08x = 375,444 × 151,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,062.08x = 56,767,673,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,767,673,439.36/272,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,657.06

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