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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,171.48, 375,575.36 and 151,305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,171.48, 375,575.36 and 151,305.41 is: 208,789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,171.48 : 375,575.36 = 151,305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,171.48/375,575.36 = 151,305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,171.48x = 375,575.36 × 151,305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,171.48x = 56,826,585,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,585,147.90/272,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,789.64

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