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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,123.28, 375,591.06 and 151,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,123.28, 375,591.06 and 151,306.92 is: 208,837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,123.28 : 375,591.06 = 151,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,123.28/375,591.06 = 151,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,123.28x = 375,591.06 × 151,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,123.28x = 56,829,526,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,526,468.14/272,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,837.43

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