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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,175.93, 375,623.73 and 151,327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,175.93, 375,623.73 and 151,327.17 is: 208,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,175.93 : 375,623.73 = 151,327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,175.93/375,623.73 = 151,327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,175.93x = 375,623.73 × 151,327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,175.93x = 56,842,076,045.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842,076,045.74/272,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,843.14

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