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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,162.43, 375,596.98 and 151,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,162.43, 375,596.98 and 151,305.74 is: 208,809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,162.43 : 375,596.98 = 151,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,162.43/375,596.98 = 151,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,162.43x = 375,596.98 × 151,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,162.43x = 56,829,979,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,979,004.00/272,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,809.05

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