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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,169.23, 375,572.26 and 151,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,169.23, 375,572.26 and 151,303.16 is: 208,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,169.23 : 375,572.26 = 151,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,169.23/375,572.26 = 151,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,169.23x = 375,572.26 × 151,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,169.23x = 56,825,270,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,270,307.01/272,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,786.53

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