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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,072.60, 375,466.56 and 151,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,072.60, 375,466.56 and 151,218.98 is: 208,685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,072.60 : 375,466.56 = 151,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,072.60/375,466.56 = 151,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,072.60x = 375,466.56 × 151,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,072.60x = 56,777,670,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,777,670,227.31/272,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,685.73

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