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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,159.34, 375,592.71 and 151,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,159.34, 375,592.71 and 151,302.64 is: 208,804.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,159.34 : 375,592.71 = 151,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,159.34/375,592.71 = 151,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,159.34x = 375,592.71 × 151,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,159.34x = 56,828,168,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,168,587.75/272,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,804.77

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