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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,066.45, 375,423.15 and 151,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,066.45, 375,423.15 and 151,188.22 is: 208,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,066.45 : 375,423.15 = 151,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,066.45/375,423.15 = 151,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,066.45x = 375,423.15 × 151,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,066.45x = 56,759,558,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,759,558,831.53/272,066.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,623.89

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