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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,175.18, 375,580.41 and 151,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,175.18, 375,580.41 and 151,309.11 is: 208,794.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,175.18 : 375,580.41 = 151,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,175.18/375,580.41 = 151,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,175.18x = 375,580.41 × 151,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,175.18x = 56,828,737,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,828,737,570.54/272,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,794.71

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