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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,131.52, 375,523.73 and 151,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,131.52, 375,523.73 and 151,268.34 is: 208,740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,131.52 : 375,523.73 = 151,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,131.52/375,523.73 = 151,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,131.52x = 375,523.73 × 151,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,131.52x = 56,804,849,956.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,804,849,956.52/272,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,740.43

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