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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.14, 375,593.81 and 151,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.14, 375,593.81 and 151,303.44 is: 208,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.14 : 375,593.81 = 151,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.14/375,593.81 = 151,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.14x = 375,593.81 × 151,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.14x = 56,828,635,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,635,495.71/272,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,805.87

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