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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.69, 375,594.56 and 151,303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.69, 375,594.56 and 151,303.98 is: 208,806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.69 : 375,594.56 = 151,303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.69/375,594.56 = 151,303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.69x = 375,594.56 × 151,303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.69x = 56,828,951,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,951,794.35/272,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.61

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