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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,170.17, 375,573.56 and 151,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,170.17, 375,573.56 and 151,304.10 is: 208,787.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,170.17 : 375,573.56 = 151,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,170.17/375,573.56 = 151,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,170.17x = 375,573.56 × 151,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,170.17x = 56,825,817,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,817,314.67/272,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,787.82

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