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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,176.68, 375,582.48 and 151,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,176.68, 375,582.48 and 151,310.60 is: 208,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,176.68 : 375,582.48 = 151,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,176.68/375,582.48 = 151,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,176.68x = 375,582.48 × 151,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,176.68x = 56,829,610,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,829,610,398.29/272,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,796.77

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