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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.67, 375,577 and 151,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.67, 375,577 and 151,306.60 is: 208,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.67 : 375,577 = 151,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.67/375,577 = 151,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.67x = 375,577 × 151,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.67x = 56,827,277,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,277,030.32/272,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,791.27

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