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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,171.29, 375,596.04 and 151,308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,171.29, 375,596.04 and 151,308.76 is: 208,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,171.29 : 375,596.04 = 151,308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,171.29/375,596.04 = 151,308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,171.29x = 375,596.04 × 151,308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,171.29x = 56,830,971,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830,971,073.31/272,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,805.90

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