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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,151.39, 375,591.63 and 151,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,151.39, 375,591.63 and 151,303.92 is: 208,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,151.39 : 375,591.63 = 151,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,151.39/375,591.63 = 151,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,151.39x = 375,591.63 × 151,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,151.39x = 56,828,488,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,488,266.17/272,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,812.04

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