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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,162.58, 375,597.18 and 151,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,162.58, 375,597.18 and 151,305.88 is: 208,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,162.58 : 375,597.18 = 151,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,162.58/375,597.18 = 151,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,162.58x = 375,597.18 × 151,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,162.58x = 56,830,061,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,061,845.42/272,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,809.24

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