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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,161.58, 375,595.80 and 151,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,161.58, 375,595.80 and 151,304.88 is: 208,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,161.58 : 375,595.80 = 151,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,161.58/375,595.80 = 151,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,161.58x = 375,595.80 × 151,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,161.58x = 56,829,476,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,476,690.98/272,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,807.86

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