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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,158.02, 375,590.87 and 151,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,158.02, 375,590.87 and 151,301.32 is: 208,802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,158.02 : 375,590.87 = 151,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,158.02/375,590.87 = 151,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,158.02x = 375,590.87 × 151,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,158.02x = 56,827,392,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,392,911.25/272,158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,802.94

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