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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,177.14, 375,571.62 and 151,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,177.14, 375,571.62 and 151,302.94 is: 208,779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,177.14 : 375,571.62 = 151,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,177.14/375,571.62 = 151,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,177.14x = 375,571.62 × 151,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,177.14x = 56,825,090,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,825,090,286.56/272,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,779.81

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