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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,157.14, 375,589.67 and 151,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,157.14, 375,589.67 and 151,300.44 is: 208,801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,157.14 : 375,589.67 = 151,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,157.14/375,589.67 = 151,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,157.14x = 375,589.67 × 151,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,157.14x = 56,826,881,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,881,573.95/272,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,801.73

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