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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,159.32, 375,592.66 and 151,302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,159.32, 375,592.66 and 151,302.61 is: 208,804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,159.32 : 375,592.66 = 151,302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,159.32/375,592.66 = 151,302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,159.32x = 375,592.66 × 151,302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,159.32x = 56,828,147,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,147,876.88/272,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,804.71

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