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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,158.92, 375,578.64 and 151,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,158.92, 375,578.64 and 151,311.24 is: 208,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,158.92 : 375,578.64 = 151,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,158.92/375,578.64 = 151,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,158.92x = 375,578.64 × 151,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,158.92x = 56,829,269,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,269,735.91/272,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,809.14

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