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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.92, 375,577.34 and 151,306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.92, 375,577.34 and 151,306.84 is: 208,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.92 : 375,577.34 = 151,306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.92/375,577.34 = 151,306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.92x = 375,577.34 × 151,306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.92x = 56,827,420,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,420,491.01/272,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,791.60

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