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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,076.57, 375,472.05 and 151,222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,076.57, 375,472.05 and 151,222.95 is: 208,691.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,076.57 : 375,472.05 = 151,222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,076.57/375,472.05 = 151,222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,076.57x = 375,472.05 × 151,222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,076.57x = 56,779,991,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779,991,043.55/272,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,691.22

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