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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,172.99, 375,577.43 and 151,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,172.99, 375,577.43 and 151,306.92 is: 208,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,172.99 : 375,577.43 = 151,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,172.99/375,577.43 = 151,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,172.99x = 375,577.43 × 151,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,172.99x = 56,827,463,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827,463,398.28/272,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,791.71

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