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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,169.17, 375,572.18 and 151,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,169.17, 375,572.18 and 151,303.10 is: 208,786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,169.17 : 375,572.18 = 151,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,169.17/375,572.18 = 151,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,169.17x = 375,572.18 × 151,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,169.17x = 56,825,232,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,232,473.38/272,169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,786.45

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