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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.30, 375,576.48 and 151,306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.30, 375,576.48 and 151,306.23 is: 208,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.30 : 375,576.48 = 151,306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.30/375,576.48 = 151,306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.30x = 375,576.48 × 151,306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.30x = 56,827,061,265.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,061,265.47/272,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,790.76

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