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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,158.14, 375,591.05 and 151,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,158.14, 375,591.05 and 151,301.44 is: 208,803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,158.14 : 375,591.05 = 151,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,158.14/375,591.05 = 151,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,158.14x = 375,591.05 × 151,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,158.14x = 56,827,466,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,466,716.11/272,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,803.11

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