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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.75, 375,594.65 and 151,304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.75, 375,594.65 and 151,304.05 is: 208,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.75 : 375,594.65 = 151,304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.75/375,594.65 = 151,304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.75x = 375,594.65 × 151,304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.75x = 56,828,991,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,991,558.15/272,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.72

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