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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.05, 375,576.14 and 151,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.05, 375,576.14 and 151,305.98 is: 208,790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.05 : 375,576.14 = 151,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.05/375,576.14 = 151,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.05x = 375,576.14 × 151,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.05x = 56,826,914,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,826,914,427.70/272,172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,790.42

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