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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,176.18, 375,581.79 and 151,310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,176.18, 375,581.79 and 151,310.11 is: 208,796.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,176.18 : 375,581.79 = 151,310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,176.18/375,581.79 = 151,310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,176.18x = 375,581.79 × 151,310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,176.18x = 56,829,321,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,321,958.90/272,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,796.09

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