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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.64, 375,576.96 and 151,306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.64, 375,576.96 and 151,306.56 is: 208,791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.64 : 375,576.96 = 151,306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.64/375,576.96 = 151,306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.64x = 375,576.96 × 151,306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.64x = 56,827,257,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,257,832.86/272,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,791.22

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