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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,171.42, 375,575.28 and 151,305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,171.42, 375,575.28 and 151,305.34 is: 208,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,171.42 : 375,575.28 = 151,305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,171.42/375,575.28 = 151,305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,171.42x = 375,575.28 × 151,305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,171.42x = 56,826,545,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,545,436.00/272,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,789.54

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