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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,161.50, 375,595.68 and 151,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,161.50, 375,595.68 and 151,304.80 is: 208,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,161.50 : 375,595.68 = 151,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,161.50/375,595.68 = 151,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,161.50x = 375,595.68 × 151,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,161.50x = 56,829,429,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,429,243.26/272,161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,807.75

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