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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,066.56, 375,446.72 and 151,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,066.56, 375,446.72 and 151,206.40 is: 208,661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,066.56 : 375,446.72 = 151,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,066.56/375,446.72 = 151,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,066.56x = 375,446.72 × 151,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,066.56x = 56,769,946,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769,946,923.01/272,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,661.98

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