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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,171.67, 375,575.62 and 151,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,171.67, 375,575.62 and 151,305.59 is: 208,789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,171.67 : 375,575.62 = 151,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,171.67/375,575.62 = 151,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,171.67x = 375,575.62 × 151,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,171.67x = 56,826,691,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,691,901.79/272,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,789.89

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