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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,160.82, 375,594.73 and 151,304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,160.82, 375,594.73 and 151,304.11 is: 208,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,160.82 : 375,594.73 = 151,304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,160.82/375,594.73 = 151,304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,160.82x = 375,594.73 × 151,304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,160.82x = 56,829,026,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,026,343.34/272,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.79

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