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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.34, 375,594.08 and 151,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.34, 375,594.08 and 151,303.64 is: 208,806.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.34 : 375,594.08 = 151,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.34/375,594.08 = 151,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.34x = 375,594.08 × 151,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.34x = 56,828,751,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,751,466.45/272,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.15

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