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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.21, 375,593.90 and 151,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.21, 375,593.90 and 151,303.51 is: 208,805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.21 : 375,593.90 = 151,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.21/375,593.90 = 151,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.21x = 375,593.90 × 151,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.21x = 56,828,675,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,675,404.59/272,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,805.97

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