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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,174.68, 375,579.72 and 151,308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,174.68, 375,579.72 and 151,308.61 is: 208,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,174.68 : 375,579.72 = 151,308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,174.68/375,579.72 = 151,308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,174.68x = 375,579.72 × 151,308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,174.68x = 56,828,444,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,444,438.44/272,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,794.01

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