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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,169.55, 375,572.69 and 151,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,169.55, 375,572.69 and 151,303.47 is: 208,786.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,169.55 : 375,572.69 = 151,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,169.55/375,572.69 = 151,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,169.55x = 375,572.69 × 151,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,169.55x = 56,825,451,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,451,234.23/272,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,786.96

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